countries of the practical results of such activities. It goes without saying that no conditions infringing on their sovereignty would be imposed. The organization could also assume the necessary function of verifying compliance with agreements which have been or will be concluded concerning the prevention of an arms race in space. Naturally, the peaceful exploration of space should be based on the principles stemming from the United Nations Charter. Along with all this, however, it is necessary to emphasize the indisputable and objective fact that qualitatively higher international co-operation in space can develop unimpeded only in conditions of its non-militarization. Such co-operation requires strict compliance with the treaties aimed at preventing an arms race in space. This constitutes an integral part of the Soviet proposal. Today, when there are no strike weapons in space, such conditions exist. Therefore we propose that a representative international conference should be convened not later than in 1987 to consider in its entirety the question of international co-operation in the exploration of space and to agree on its main directions and principles. The conditions necessary for such co-operation will continue to exist in the future if space remains free from weapons and if a ban is imposed on the development, including research, and the testing and deployment of space strike weapons. We approach the issue from concrete and realistic positions. That is why we are saying frankly that the success of the conference would be facilitated by genuine movement towards the solution of the problem of preventing the spread of BG/12 A/C.l/40/PV.3 48 (Mr. Troyanovsky, USSR) weapons into outer space. Thus, the task of convening the conference, as well as establishing an international space organization, should become an integral part of efforts to prevent the militarization of space. It is clear that the adoption by 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing the principles and guidelines for international cooperation in space exploration. It emphasizes the importance of preventing the militarization of space and proposes the convening of an international conference to establish a framework for peaceful space exploration. The text does not mention economic or environmental concerns, but rather focuses on the political and security aspects of space exploration.

**Category**
Science and technology, International relations