Space Preservation Treaty

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The Space Preservation Treaty (SPT) is a proposed international treaty to ban space weapons. The Treaty will establish a peacekeeping agency that will monitor outer space and enforce the ban on space-based weapons. Its companion, the Space Preservation Act, was introduced for the fourth time to the United States House of Representatives by Congressman Dennis Kucinich on May 18, 2005.

The Institute for Cooperation in Space, co-founded by Dr. Carol Rosin and Mr. Alfred Webre, initiated the Treaty. It has received support from over 274 NGOs and from various Canadian politicians, including Hon. Paul Hellyer, a former Minister of Defense, and Svend Robinson, a former Member of Parliament.

The Canadian government has called for a treaty banning space weapons. Many other governments such as China and Russia have also called for a ban of space weapons to prevent an arms race in outer space.

[edit] See also

• Outer Space Treaty
• Space Preservation Act of 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2005

[edit] External links

• Congressman Kucinich introduces Space Preservation Act to Congress
• Canada seeking new treaty on space weapons
• Hon. Paul Hellyer supports a ban on space weapons
• Svend Robinson, former Canadian MP, supports the Space Preservation Treaty
• Support for the Space Preservation Treaty by 274 NGO's
• China & Russia on banning space weapons