Abstract The recent enthusiastic initiatives in the USA to commercialize space activities are also likely to facilitate and accelerate Third World ventures in space. This article outlines the history of Third World space activities and points to the danger that these nations will use satellite launch technology for military applications. Competitive economic and political pressures are aiding the migration of older missile technology to Third World Nations. The author argues for the establishment of an International Missile Technology Regime, which would limit the transfer of space launch technology to nations which are in full compliance with the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Space technology in the third world
Commercialization and the spread of ballistic missiles
Space Policy ; 2 , 2 ; 157-168
1986-01-01
12 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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