community. At this session of the General Assembly the USSR has taken a new initiative about international co-operation in the peaceful exploitation of outer space under conditions of its non-militarization, which is being considered in this Committee. The efforts and resources of States would be concentrated on ensuring that the results of space activities serve not destruction but construction and progress for all peoples of our planet. The united efforts of States in the peaceful exploitation of space would increase mutual understanding, co-operation and the effective use of the material and intellectual resources of mankind. There would thus be a new impetus to the development of science and technology. JSM/gt A/C.l/40/PV.S 31 (Mr. Kravets, Ukrainian SSR) There would be unlimited prospects for using the aqhievements in space to further the economic and social progress of peoples; to solve the global problems confronting mankind -among which are such urgent tasks as the elimination of hunger and disease; to overcome economic backwardness in developing countries, and to find a practical solution to the question of co-operation and the peaceful exploitation of space under conditions of its non-militarization. Agreement about the main trends and principles of this co-operation could be achieved at a representative international conference to be called in 1987 at the latest, at which could be considered the question of the creation of a world space organization to ensure, on a mutually advantageous basis, access for all States without discrimination to the results of the peaceful research and exploitation of outer space. Quite understandably, it is possible to obtain the benefits of mutually advantageous co-operation on the peaceful uses of outer space only under conditions of its non-militarization. Twenty-eight years have elapsed this month since the first artificial earth satellite opened the road to space for mankind. Time has convincingly shown the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the peaceful exploitation of outer space and the potential benefits of international cooperation in this field. The focus is on the utilization of space achievements to improve the lives of people worldwide, address global problems, and promote economic and social progress. The text also emphasizes the importance of non-militarization in achieving these goals. Based on this, it can be hypothesized that the text is more likely to fall under categories related to international cooperation, development, and science.

**Category**
Science and technology, International trade