The Militarization of Outer Space: Putting the Genie Back in the Bottle

At a time when the militarization of outer space is growing and some commentators argue that the time to prevent war in space has passed, the author argues that it is not too late to strengthen the limits on the military use of space. Instead, the author explains how the efforts of the international community to preserve the peaceful use of space is a long-term project that cannot be abandoned.