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Outer Space Co-Operation in the United Nations in 19631

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 March 2017

James Simsarian
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American Journal of International Law , Volume 58 , Issue 3 , July 1964 , pp. 717 - 723
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Copyright © 1964 by The American Society of International Law

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On TJ.N. discussions relating to outer space from 1958 to 1963, see Simsarian, 57 A.J.I.L. 854-867 (1963).

References

1 On TJ.N. discussions relating to outer space from 1958 to 1963, see Simsarian, 57 A.J.I.L. 854-867 (1963).

2 Res. 1962 (XVIII), TJ.N. Press Eelease GA/2910, Dec. 17, 1963, Pt. II, p. 8. On the discussion of this resolution in the General Assembly, see TJ.N. Docs. A/C.l/P.V. 1342-1346, A/5656 and A/P.V. 1280. The text of the resolution is reprinted in 58 A.J.I.L. 477 (1964).

3 Res. 1963 (XVIII), TJ.N. Press Eelease, GA/2910, Dec. 17, 1963, Pt. II, p. 11. On the discussion of this resolution in the General Assembly, see TJ.N. Docs. A/C.l/ P.V. 1342-1346, A/5656 and A/P.V. 1280. The text of the resolution is reprinted in 49 Dept. of State Bulletin 1013 (1963).

4 U.N. Doc. A/P.V. 1209, pp. 21-33j 49 Dept. of State Bulletin 530 (1963).

5 U.N. Doc. A/P.V. 1284, pp. 36-40; 50 Dept. of State Bulletin 2 (1964).

6 U.N. Doe. A/C.l/P.V. 1342, pp. 6-27; 49 Dept. of State Bulletin 1005 (1963); partly reprinted in 58 A.J.I.L. 476 (1964).

7 49 Dept. of State Bulletin 1009 (1963). For full text of statement, see TJ.N. Doc. A/C.l/P.V. 986, pp. 16-25; 39 Dept. of State Bulletin 977 (1958).

8 Signed at Moscow Aug. 5, 1963; in force Oct. 10, 1963; registered with the United Nations Oct. 15, 1963. 49 Dept. of State Bulletin 239 (1963); 57 A.J.I.L. 1026 (1963). Ees. 1910 (XVIII) adopted by the General Assembly on Nov. 27, 1963, noted this treaty with approval and called upon all states to become parties to it and abide by its spirit and provisions.

9 Res. 1884 (XVIII).

10 For the report of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space concerning this resolution on legal principles and the comments of members of the Committee, see U.N. Doc. A/5549/Add.l. For new drafts and revisions considered by the Legal Subcommittee of the Committee at its 1963 session, see U.N. Docs. A/AC.105/C.2/L.6 and 7. The proposals before the Subcommittee were reproduced in Annex I of its report, U.N. Doc. A/AC.105/12, and in Annex I I I of the report of the Committee, U.N. Doc. A/ 5549. For the summary records of the Subcommittee session, see TJ.N. Docs. A/AC.105/ C.2/SB. 16-28. For statement of U. 8. representative, Leonard C. Meeker, at concluding meeting of this session, see 48 Dept. of State Bulletin 923 (1963); 57 A.J.I.L. 909 (1963). See generally on Ees. 1962, Eichard N. Gardner, , “Outer Space: A Breakthrough for International Law,” 50 A.B.A.J 30 (1964).Google Scholar

11 Res. 1721 (XVI). General Assembly, 16th Sess., Official Records, Supp. No. 17 (Doc. A/5100), pp. 6-7; 56 A.J.I.L. 946 (1962).

12 See statement of U. S. representative, Francis T. P. Plimpton, in Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, U.N. Doc. A/5549/Add. 1, p. 7, reprinted in part in 58 A.J.I.L. 473 (1964).

13 On this subject, see address by Leonard C. Meeker, Deputy Legal Adviser, Department of State, entitled “Observation in Space,” 48 Dept. of State Bulletin 746 (1963).

14 Loc. cit. note 6 above.

15 U.N. Doc. A/C.l/P.V. 1342, pp. 27-46.

16 Loc. cit. note 3 above.

17 For the recommendations of the Committee, see its report dated Sept. 24, 1963, U.N. Doc. A/5549.

18 For the principles for the creation of such international facilities under U.N. sponsorship, see the Eeport of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, U.N. Doc. A/5181, p. 12. Eesolution 1802 (XVII) of Dec. 14, 1962, endorsed these principles. For two documents on the Indian sounding rocket launching facility, see U.N. Docs. A/AC.105/8 and 10.

19 For the text of this agreement, see U.N. Doc. A/5482.

20 U.N. Doc. E/3794. This report was initially considered by the Economic and Social Council at its 36th session. See Res. 980 C I I (XXXVI) adopted by the Council on Aug. 1, 1963, Doc. E/3816, p. 12, and Eeport of the Council, Doc. A/5503, pp. 48-£9.

21 The Fourth WMO Congress in Geneva, April 1-27, 1963, initiated a comprehensive study to improve the world-wide weather system, established a WMO Advisory Committee, created a new development fund, and started a planning unit in the WMO Secretariat to assist in the development of the detailed global plan for the World Weather Watch. When finally approved by the members of the WMO, the new development fund will have $1,500,000 for the financial period beginning Jan. 1, 1964. The fund will be financed on the same assessment basis as the regular budget of the WMO.

22 U.N. Doc. E/3794, p. 8.

23 See NASA News Release 63-269, Dec. 13, 1963. On developments relating to meteorological satellites, see “NASA Authorization for Fiscal Year 1964,” Hearings before the Senate Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences, 88th Cong., 1st Sess., pp. 140-141, 437-448, 693-699 and 1059; and “1964 NASA Authorization,” Hearings before the Subcommittee on Applications and Tracking and Data Acquisition of the House Committee on Science and Astronautics, 88th Cong., 1st Sess., pp. 79, 3023-3025 and 3069-3125.

24 The decisions of the Conference are set forth in Pinal Acts of the Extraordinary Administrative Eadio Conference to Allocate Frequency Bands for Space Eadiocommunication Purposes, Geneva, 1963. See transcript of press conference held via STNCOM satellite concerning the achievements of the ITU Conference, NASA News Eelease, Nov. 8, 1903. Frequency bands were allocated for communications, meteorological and navigational satellites, space research, radio astronomy, amateur space activities and aeronautical space services. See report by Congressman Harris in XJ. S. House of Representatives on Jan. 9, 1964, on “Geneva Space Radio Communication Conference and Progress made in Establishing Global Communication Satellite System,” 110 Cong. Eec. (88th Cong., 2d Sess.) 159-178.

25 U.N. Doc. E/3770. This report was initially considered by the Economic and Social Council at its 36th session. See Ees. 980 C I (XXXVI), adopted by the Council on Aug. 1, 1963, Doe. E/3816, pp. 11-12, and Eeport of the Council, Doc. A/5503, pp. 48-49.

26 On developments relating to communications satellites, see “NASA Authorization for Fiscal Year 1964,” Hearings before the Senate Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences, 88th Cong., 1st Sess., pp. 141-143, 417-437 and 1059-1069; and “1964 NASA Authorization,” Hearings before the Subcommittee on Applications and Tracking and Data Acquisition of the House Committee on Science and Astronautics, 88th Cong., 1st Sess., pp. 80-82, 3137-3179, 3203-3225, 3267-3294 and 3295-3333.

27 White House Press Release, Nov. 20, 1963; 49 Dept. of State Bulletin 904 (1963).

28 See statements by Department of State and Communications Satellite Corporation in “Communications Satellite Act of 1962—The First Year,” Eeport of House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, 88th Cong., 1st Sess., Eep. No. 809, Oct.3, 1963, pp. 6 and 25-27; statement made by Chairman of U. S. Delegation on closing day of ITU Conference, Nov. 8, 1963, 49 Dept. of State Bulletin 835-837 (1963); and address by Eichard N. Gardner, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, entitled “Space Meteorology and Communications: A Challenge to Science and Diplomacy,” 48 Dept. of State Bulletin 740 (1963).