Space Preservation Treaty

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 second time to the United States House of Representatives by Congressman Dennis Kucinich on December 8, 2003 .

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 international governments such as China and Russia have also called for a ban of space weapons to prevent an arms race in outer space. So far, the current United States Administration has showed no sign of wanting to support such a ban. Instead, the Pentagon has plans to weaponize space.

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
• U.S. Military Takes First Step Towards Weapons in Space – ABC News