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F. Demilitarization and Exploration of Space
The Green Party recognizes the need for the inspiration and education that the
peaceful exploration of Space provides; the need for space-based systems to monitor environmental
conditions on Earth; the many advances in space technology that benefit all people on Earth; and the
inspiration provided to children by Space exploration can prompt them to pursue math, science, and
other important courses of study. [See also section L.Advanced Technology and Defense Conversion on
page 68 in chapter IV]
The peaceful exploration of Space has been usurped by the militarization of Space. The last four
U.S. - backed military conflicts have used space-based technology to disrupt the computer and
communication systems of sovereign states. The funds required for continuing peaceful Space exploration
have been used, instead, for the design, implementation and deployment of wasteful and dangerous Space
hardware, such as the Strategic Defense Initiative.
- The Green Party calls for the end of Space
militarization and opposes any form of spacebased
military aggression. We embrace peaceful
Space exploration as a means for all people on this
planet to work together. The benefits of inspired
education are well worth the investment in
peaceful Space exploration.
- The Green Party supports only the peaceful and
sustainable exploration of Space, on a case by
case, mission-specific basis, including the signing
of the International Treaty for the
Demilitarization of Space. The Green Party
advocates a reduction of human-staffed space
flight due to the high cost and risk for human life
and the availability of automated technology that
can perform necessary functions in space-based
research.
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