| ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL SPACE TREATIES | ||
In 1967, however a United Nations Space Treaty was ratified to provide international cooperation relating to "res communis" (common property). The treaty stated that space would be the province for all mankind, with space exploration carried out for the benefits and interests of all countries. The treaty was consistent with international law, furthering international cooperation, understanding, and peace with the ultimate agreement that space would not be used for war. This led to several other agreements covering international registration of spacecraft, accident liability, international legal status of astronauts, the means for exploiting the moon and other space resources, and rules governing testing and using weapons in space. |
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