U.S. Emphasizes Focus on 'Responsible Behavior' in Space, As Nations Submit Proposals to U.N.

摘要

Rather than pursuing an international ban on anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons, the United States is focusing on developing an international consensus on responsible behaviors in outer space, such as activities that do not generate long-lasting orbital debris. "A focus on responsible behavior has a number of advantages, including the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances or technologies, and to include a voice from the civil and commercial operators who are increasingly present and active in the space domain," Amb. Robert Wood told a May 21 webinar sponsored by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the U.N. Office for Outer Space Affairs. "Taken progressively, these norms could be a first step in addressing potential mistrust and misunderstandings arising among states."