analysis both of the possibilities offered by such weapons in a strategic context and of the various constraints that they are likely to encounter. This preliminary stage is indispensable for the establishment, when the time comes, of an effective, lasting regime. CD/PV.570 11 (Mr, Morel. France) The second is that the quasi-monopoly of the two great Powers in this sphere and the inevitable links between anti-satellite systems and anti-missile systems mean that the consideration of this subject cannot be disconnected from the bilateral negotiations. The third, and for us the most interesting point is that everyone better appreciates today the increased risks that result from the development of space activities and technological innovation for the security of satellites. This awareness is leading a growing number of delegations in the Committee to call for an approach based on increasing confidence and transparency, possibly combined with an international management instrument, such as the trajectography centre proposed by France. We welcome this and we hope that the Ad hoc Committee will be able to continue along this path and will manage to define better still the modalities for strengthening the space protection regime. For reasons of general, and not just military security, the day will come, sooner than is generally thought, when we shall see the appointment of "space traffic controllers" playing a comparable role to air traffic controllers in civil aviation now. The approach aimed, not at eliminating existing weapons, but at preventing new weapons appearing is also that which inspires the work of the Ad hoc Committee on Radiological Weapons chaired by Ambassador Varga of Hungary. With respect to radiological weapons stricto sensu. my delegation welcomes the fact that, after years of marking time, the work of Contact Group A was stepped up somewhat this year, thanks, in particular, to the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the development of space activities, the risks associated with it, and the need for international cooperation to regulate and manage the use of space. It mentions the development of weapons and the importance of transparency and confidence-building measures. The text also references the concept of "space traffic controllers" and the need for international management instruments.

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