Uzbekistan Signes International Treaty on Space Exploration

Uzbekistan has recently made a significant step by signing the international treaty on the exploration and use of outer space. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed the treaty.

Established in 1967, this treaty serves as the foundation of space law and emphasises the principle that outer space is accessible to all nations, regardless of their technological advancements.

The treaty also prohibits the deployment of weapons of mass destruction in space, the establishment of military bases, and the testing of weapons on celestial bodies.

Furthermore, it obliges signatory states to assist astronauts who land on their territory and promotes responsible conduct in preserving the cleanliness of outer space and celestial bodies.

Initially signed by the USA, USSR and Great Britain, the treaty has since been joined by over 100 countries.

Kursiv Uzbekistan also reports that SpaceX plans to send five unmanned missions to Mars by 2027.