Forth Main Committee
Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
Jake Hodgeman-Badger High School
China believes in the peaceful uses of outer space. The position of China on the
perspective of space is that is available to all of mankind. Since outer space is not under
the possession of one nation, outer space should be used for the peaceful purpose that
would benefit mankind. As stated in a 1998 White Paper by China, “China stands for the
complete prohibition and thorough destruction of weapons deployed in outer space. It
opposes the development of anti-satellite weapons.” 1 China then believes that there are
more practical ways to utilize outer space. Many of which rely on the advancement of
technology and research of outer space. These ways are taken at full length by China to
show the world how outer space can be used peacefully.
China understands that the advancement of outer space must be on a schedule,
which we have outlined. China’s plans to develop outer space include the development of
a space laboratory and spacewalking Chinese astronauts by 2010. All points for Chinese
development are published by the Commission of Science Technology and Industry for
National Defense in its 11th five year plan for space science development. The plans
include:
 Rendezvous and docking of space craft
 Development of an hard-X ray modulation telescope for China’s first
astronomical satellite in 2010 to research black holes.
 The launch of the Shijian (Practice) -10 scientific recoverable satellite in 2009 to
conduct micro-gravity and space life experiments.
 Participation in the space environment exploration program and the World
Satellite Observatory of Ultra-Violet Radiation project with Russia and the solar
burst exploration mini-satellite project with France.
 Further research on a solar telescope and preliminary research on Kuafu project, a
comprehensive research project on the sun.
With the understanding that outer space is not owned by one nation, China is
more than willing to work with other nations for peaceful development. Ideas can be
confounded to advance technology and further the research of outer space. So China is
welcoming the intervening and input of all eager nations that wish to advance mankind’s
position in outer space. Thank you.
1
http://www.nit.org/db/china/spacepos.htm