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1. SPACE DEMILITARIZATION TREATIES IN A NEW ERA OF MANNED NUCLEAR SPACEFLIGHTS.

Author

CASELLI, LEONARDO P.

Subjects
SPACE treaties, NUCLEAR powered space vehicles, SPUTNIK satellites, COLD War, 1945-1991, SPACE race, NUCLEAR disarmament, LAW
Abstract

The article discusses space demilitarization treaties and manned nuclear space flights as of September 2012, focusing on a historical overview of space exploration programs and an assessment of the legality of nuclear-powered spacecrafts. The Soviet Union's launch of a the Sputnik satellite in 1957 is addressed in relation to the Cold War and a reported space race between the U.S. and the Soviets. The Partial Test Ban Treaty of 1963 is examined in relation to nuclear disarmament.

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2012

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