Hurtak_2009abstr
Copyright
© 2009 J.J. Hurtak, D.E. Hurtak
and Matthew Egan. Published by The Mars Society with
permission.
A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR OUTER
SPACE AND MARS
Dr. J.J. Hurtak,
Ph.D., Ph.D. and Dr. D.E. Hurtak, Ph.D.
The Academy For Future
Science jjh@affs.org Matthew J. Egan, J.D., Ph.D. Stephenson Disaster
Management Institute, Louisiana State University mjegan59@yahoo.com
Abstract
An international legal
framework is required as earth citizens commence the launching of platforms in
space and travel to asteroids and planets such as Mars. A well-informed working
relationship must be established between governments and civil society to
ensure the next phase of responsible explorations and eventually life in outer
space.
In a 2008 response to policy questionnaire for the Council for a Livable World, the then Senator Barack Obama stated: Ò A treaty that increases space security is a good idea but is likely to take a long time to negotiate. There is a simpler and quicker way to go: a Code of Conduct for responsible space-faring nations.Ó We are proposing outer space development based on both advancements and cooperation, in order to establish a fair and legal agenda through the establishment of an officially recognized and accepted Òcode of conduct.Ó As we begin our experience as a space-faring civilization, this paper provides an overview of the requirements for such a Code of Conduct in order to begin this endeavor.