The military uses of outer space and the damages resulting

Abstract

The Outer Space Treaty of 1967 was based on several principles, the most important of which is the principle of using outer space for peaceful purposes only, This principle is intended to limit the use of outer space and other celestial bodies to peaceful purposes only without military purposes, However, the recent developments of military industries, the arms race and the ability to own Modern military technology and its adaptation to ensure superiority and control have made it very difficult to limit the use of outer space for peaceful purposes only, and this cannot be achieved unless by making great efforts by the international community and international organizations in order to ensure that outer space is not used militarily, as well as that the military use of outer space It leads to severe damages, the effects of which are negatively reflected on individuals, in addition to its impact on the environment and on living organisms as well.