(Source: UN - United Nations) Concerned about the possibility of outer space becoming 'an arena for military confrontation', the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) today approved a draft resolution, one of two on the topic, asking the General Assembly to urge an early commencement of substantive work to prevent the placement of weapons in outer space. The text, entitled 'No first placement of weapons in outer space', reaffirmed the importance and urgency of the objective to prevent an outer space arms race and the willingness of States to contribute to that common goal. In support of undertaking practical measures in the search for agreements, 'L.47' welcomed the draft...
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