1. Manfred Lachs Conference (Military Judge Col. in TUAF)
SECURITY BASED SPACE ACTIVITIES, “PEACEFUL USES” OF OUTER SPACE AND NEW THREATS
Legal framework of space law
The development of space law
International Humanitarian Law
International Humanitarian Law in outer space
Askeri Açıdan Uzay
Türkiye ve Uzay
başlıkları altında arz edeceğim.
Ayhan SORGUCU
(Military Judge Col. in TUAF)

2. International Humanitarian Law International Humanitarian Law
Legal framework of space law
The development of space law
International Humanitarian Law
Legal framework of space law
The development of space law
International Humanitarian Law
International Humanitarian Law in outer space
Askeri Açıdan Uzay
Türkiye ve Uzay
başlıkları altında arz edeceğim.
International Humanitarian Law
in Outer Space
Conclusion

3. Manfred Lachs Conference Legal Framework of Space Law
The Outer Space Treaty of 1967
The Rescue Agreement of 1968
The Liability Convention of 1971
The Outer Space Treaty of 1967
The Rescue Agreement of 1968
The Liability Convention of 1971
The Registration Convention of 1976
The Moon Agreement of 1979
The Registration Convention of 1976
The Moon Agreement of 1979

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The Outer Space Treaty,
The Magna Carta of Outer Space,
provides a general framework for the regulation of space-related activities,
lays the foundation for the future development of space law,
relevant principles and mechanisms are enriched,
The Magna Carta of Outer Space
provides a general framework for the regulation of space-related activities
lays the foundation for the future development of space law
relevant principles and mechanisms are enriched
concretized and developed
by the other four United Nations treaties of Outer Space
concretized and developed
by the other four United Nations treaties of Outer Space .

5. Manfred Lachs Conference Outer Space = “Ultimate High Ground”
the Moon and other celestial bodies are global commons
share the common character of obligations erga omnes
are not subject to national appropriation by any State
the Moon and other celestial bodies are global commons
share the common character of obligations erga omnes
are not subject to national appropriation by any State
free for exploration and use by all States
Cold War
Outer Space = “Ultimate High Ground”
free for exploration and use by all States
Cold War
Outer Space = “Ultimate High Ground”

6. Manfred Lachs Conference
The development of space law
The international treaties and customary international law are still serving as the main legal grounds for activities in outer space
The international treaties and customary international law are still serving as the main legal grounds for activities in outer space

7. Manfred Lachs Conference
The development of space law
The Outer Space Treaty Article 1;
"for the benefit and in the interests of all countries",
"the province of all mankind",
"without discrimination of any kind, on a basis of equality"
The Outer Space Treaty Article 1;
"for the benefit and in the interests of all countries",
"the province of all mankind",
"without discrimination of any kind, on a basis of equality"

8. Manfred Lachs Conference
The development of space law
“I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth.”
J.F.KENNEDY
25 th May 1961
“I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth.”
ABD’nin ilk insanlı uzay uçusundan sadece 20 gün sonra J.F.KENNEDY; 10 yıldan önce ABD’nin bir insanı Ay’a gönderip emniyetle geri getirmeyi hedef olarak seçtiğini bildirmiştir.

9. Manfred Lachs Conference
The development of space law
The first principal consideration of space law, namely the protection of common interest, is the primary objective of space law.
The first principal consideration of space law, namely the protection of common interest, is the primary objective of space law.

10. Manfred Lachs Conference
The development of space law
First, ownership by all and equitable sharing of benefits.
Second, the maintenance of peace and common security
Third, sustainable development.
The development of space law
First, ownership by all and equitable sharing of benefits.
Second, the maintenance of peace and common security
Third, sustainable development.

11. Manfred Lachs Conference Its aplication to conflicts in Outer Space
International Humanitarian Law
International Humanitarian Law
Its aplication to conflicts in Outer Space
Its aplication to conflicts in Outer Space

12. Manfred Lachs Conference International Humanitarian Law

13. Manfred Lachs Conference International Humanitarian Law

14. Manfred Lachs Conference International Humanitarian Law
Jus ad bellum
refers to the conditions under which States may resort to war or to the use of armed force in general,
self-defence and United Nations authorization for the use of force,
United Nations Charter of 1945, are the core ingredients of jus ad bellum,
Jus ad bellum
refers to the conditions under which States may resort to war or to the use of armed force in general,
self-defence and United Nations authorization for the use of force,
United Nations Charter of 1945, are the core ingredients of jus ad bellum,

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IHL is synonymous with
jus in bello
it seeks to minimize suffering
in armed conflicts
IHL is synonymous with jus in bello
it seeks to minimize suffering in armed conflicts
protecting and assisting all victims of armed conflict
protecting and assisting all
victims of armed conflict

16. Manfred Lachs Conference International Humanitarian Law in Outer Space
One of the fundamental principles in the Outer Space Treaty is that activities in the exploration and use of outer space shall be carried out “in accordance with international law, including the United Nations Charter”.
One of the fundamental principles in the Outer Space Treaty is that activities in the exploration and use of outer space shall be carried out “in accordance with international law, including the United Nations Charter

17. Manfred Lachs Conference International Humanitarian Law in Outer Space
Article IV of the Outer Space Treaty..
… forbids the establishment of military bases,…
The prohibition on the use of force contained in Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter represents a crucial element in the regulation of international relations and is equally applicable to the use of outer space.
By 1961, the General Assembly had recommended..
…repeated in General Assembly Resolution 1962
The prohibition on the use of force contained in Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter represents a crucial element in the regulation of international relations and is equally applicable to the use of outer space.

18. Manfred Lachs Conference International Humanitarian Law in Outer Space
Article 51 of the United Nations Charter is also applicable to the legal regulation of outer space
Under the principles of public international law, this right of self- defence remains subject toexpress legal limitations — the requirements of necessity and proportionality.
Article 51 of the United Nations Charter is also applicable to the legal regulation of outer space
Under the principles of public international law, this right of self- defence remains subject toexpress legal limitations — the requirements of necessity and proportionality

19. Manfred Lachs Conference International Humanitarian Law in Outer Space
The “peaceful uses” provision set out in Article IV of the Outer Space Treaty has been the subject of much analytical discussion as to its scope and meaning
While there is general agreement among space law critics that this is directed against “non-military” rather than merely “non-aggressive” activities, the reality has, unfortunately, been different
The “peaceful uses” provision set out in Article IV of the Outer Space Treaty has been the subject of much analytical discussion as to its scope and meaning
While there is general agreement among space law critics that this is directed against “non-military” rather than merely “non-aggressive” activities, the reality has, unfortunately, been different

20. Manfred Lachs Conference International Humanitarian Law in Outer Space
the rules relating to the legal regulation of the use of force – jus ad bellum – apply to the use of outer space, by virtue of Article III of the Outer Space Treaty, as well as under customary international law
the rules relating to the legal regulation of the use of force – jus ad bellum – apply to the use of outer space, by virtue of Article III of the Outer Space Treaty, as well as under customary international law

21. Manfred Lachs Conference International Humanitarian Law in Outer Space
There is no specific “territorial” limitation to the application of the jus in bello principles
an integral part of international law, the principles of international humanitarian law, are also highly relevant to the military uses of outer space
any military activity that takes place in outer space will be subject to the jus in bello in relation not only to the direct action, but also as to its effects elsewhere, including on Earth…
There is no specific “territorial” limitation to the application of the jus in bello principles
an integral part of international law, the principles of international humanitarian law, are also highly relevant to the military uses of outer space
any military activity that takes place in outer space will be subject to the jus in bello in relation not only to the direct action, but also as to its effects elsewhere, including on Earth…

22. Manfred Lachs Conference International Humanitarian Law in Outer Space
The applicability of IHL is further confirmed by Article III of the OST, which states that international law applies to the use of outer space
There is no doubt that International Humanitarian Law applies to outer space warfare.
The applicability of IHL is further confirmed by Article III of the OST, which states that international law applies to the use of outer space
There is no doubt that International Humanitarian Law applies to outer space warfare.

23. Manfred Lachs Conference International Humanitarian Law in Outer Space
an action represented a legitimate use of force, with the only possible justification being Article 51 of the United Nations Charter
necessity and proportionality
Even if it Space warfare will depend upon a number of fundamental principles of international law
he action did not violate jus ad bellum principles, one would then need to consider the jus in bello principles raised earlier.
Bugüne kadar geliştirilmiş olan uzay araçları, kendilerinden beklenen görev ve niteliklere göre farklı şekillerde dizayn edilmektedir. Bu yönü ile uzay araçları şu kategorilere ayrılırlar:
Yakın geçişli uzay araçları (Flyby spacecraft): Bu araçlar güneş sisteminin keşfinde kullanılmaktadırlar.
Yörünge uzay araçları (Orbiter Spacecraft): Uzakta bir gezegene ulaşarak, onun yörüngesine girmek üzere yapılmışlardır.
Atmosferik uzay araçları (Atmospheric spacecraft): Bir gezegenin atmosferine girmek suretiyle, ısı, basınç, yoğunluk, bulut durumu ve benzeri bilgileri toplamak üzere geliştirilmişlerdir.
İnişli uzay araçları (Lander spacecraft): Bir gezegenin yüzeyine inerek belli bir süre dünyaya telemetri bilgisi göndermek amacıyla geliştirilen uzay araçlarıdır.
Rover uzay araçları (Rover Spacecraft): Bir gezegen veya gök cisminin yüzeyine özel araç indirebilen sistemlerdir.
Gözlem uzay araçları (Observatory Spacecraft): Dünya yörüngesine yerleştirilerek gök cismini uzaktan gözlemlerler.
İletişim uzay araçları (Communication spacecraft)
İnsanlı Uzay araçları (Manned Spacecraft)

24. Manfred Lachs Conference International Humanitarian Law in Outer Space
“all feasible precautions”
Voyager ve Galileo uzay araçları;

25. Manfred Lachs Conference
CONCLUSION
So important are space systems to military operations that it is unrealistic to imagine that they will never become military targets
So important are space systems to military operations that it is unrealistic to imagine that they will never become military targets

26. Manfred Lachs Conference
CONCLUSION
space superiority is emerging as an essential element of battlefield success and future warfare…
Marsokhod uzay aracı ve Hubble Space Telescope’u;

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CONCLUSION
Although the existing jus in bello principles, which also apply to outer space, provide some underlying standards that regulate the utilization of space for the purposes of armed conflict, the unique nature of space requires that the applicable rules be strengthened and particularized towards the environment of space
Although the existing jus in bello principles, which also apply to outer space, provide some underlying standards that regulate the utilization of space for the purposes of armed conflict, the unique nature of space requires that the applicable rules be strengthened and particularized towards the environment of space

28. Manfred Lachs Conference
CONCLUSION
if we are to avoid ‘grey areas’ in the law, it is necessary to develop specific and clear rules and standards that categorically sanction the weaponisation of space, as well as the engagement in any form of conflict in the region of space and against space assets.
if we are to avoid ‘grey areas’ in the law, it is necessary to develop specific and clear rules and standards that categorically sanction the weaponisation of space, as well as the engagement in any form of conflict in the region of space and against space assets.

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CONCLUSION
As part of these new rules, clear definitions need to be developed for concepts such as ‘space weapons’, ‘peaceful purposes’ and ‘military uses’.
As part of these new rules, clear definitions need to be developed for concepts such as ‘space weapons’, ‘peaceful purposes’ and ‘military uses’.

30. Manfred Lachs Conference
CONCLUSION
the fundamental issue of ‘where space begins’ should be definitively resolved so as to counter any arguments that outer space is, in fact, an area akin to the territory of a State for the purposes of national security.
the fundamental issue of ‘where space begins’ should be definitively resolved so as to counter any arguments that outer space is, in fact, an area akin to the territory of a State for the purposes of national security.

31. Manfred Lachs Conference
CONCLUSION
significantly, in developing these new rules, we need to adhere strictly to the ‘collective humanity’ principles inherent in both the jus in bello and the international law of outer space in order to avoid the possibility of alternate scenarios too frightening to contemplate.
significantly, in developing these new rules, we need to adhere strictly to the ‘collective humanity’ principles inherent in both the jus in bello and the international law of outer space in order to avoid the possibility of alternate scenarios too frightening to contemplate.

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Thank you for your attention… Best Regards…
Thank you for your attention…
Best Regards…