Document Type
Original Study
Abstract
As a result of the tremendous technological progress, outer space has become the new arena for the arms race between many countries, in addition to its militarization, especially after the increasing role of space systems in the field of military operations. Therefore, through this research, we will try to clarify the role of international legal rules related to space or those related to war, Regarding the weaponization of space, and the suitability of these rules and principles for the arms race between countries with space activities, especially the principle of peaceful use and exploitation of outer space, and the principle of not using or threatening force against other countries, as well as the extent of the need for the international community to establish an international document that Keep up with technological development in the field of space weaponization.
Recommended Citation
Jumaah, mohammed Ismael
(2023)
"Weaponization of outer space from the perspective of
international law,"
Imam Ja'afar Al-Sadiq University Journal of Legal Studies: Vol. 3:
Iss.
2, Article 16.
Available at:
https://ijsu.researchcommons.org/ijsu/vol3/iss2/16