International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space, including the question of the review of the Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.

Endorses the recommendations of the Committee that the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee, at its 32nd session, should: (a) consider the following items on a priority basis: (i) UN Programme on Space Applications and the coordination of space activities within the UN system; (ii) implementation of the recommendations of the 2nd UN Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space; (iii) matters relating to remote sensing of the Earth by satellites, including, inter alia, applications for developing countries; (iv) use of nuclear power sources in outer space; (v) space debris; (b) consider the following items: (i) questions relating to space transportation systems and their implications for future activities in space; (ii) examination of the physical nature and technical attributes of the geostationary orbit and of its utilization and applications; considers that it is particularly urgent to implement the following recommendations: (a) all countries should have the opportunity to use the techniques resulting from medical studies in space; (b) data banks at the national and regional levels should be strengthened and expanded and an international space information service should be established to function as a centre of coordination; (c) the UN should support the creation of adequate training centres at the regional level; (d) the UN should organize a fellowship programme through which selected graduates or postgraduates from developing countries should get in-depth, long-term exposure to space technology or applications.

Adopted without vote, 83rd meeting

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Adopted at the 83rd plenary meeting, 9 Dec. 1994.