Outer Space Security Report Released

Outer space security has become an increasingly important issue over recent years leaving the interenation community to discuss how to cope with the rising tide of orbital space debris; new international rules of behavior for safe operations in space; and , a sustainable space environment for global space activities, according to a recent press release from the Secure World Foundation.

A new report has flagged a series of recommendations to help address the orbital debris concern, and other issues that can assure enhanced security in space for all. The report -- entitled "Towards Greater Security in Outer Space: Some Recommendations" [PDF]-- has been released, made possible by information gathered during a recent workshop held in Paris, France and co-sponsored by Secure World Foundation and the L’Institut français des relations internationales (Ifri). A discussion of the UN draft treaty banning space weapons is also reviewed.