The Outer Space Treaty at 50
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Synopsis
2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Outer Space Treaty. The treaty could be updated to reflect changes in technologies and circumstances. The benefits of revision must be weighed against the risks. Which provisions might be targeted for revision, and what would the challenges of addressing them through the treaty’s amendment process be?
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Authors
James Vedda
Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Space Policy and Strategy
James Vedda is a senior policy analyst in the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation.
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