science and technology in space exploration and for the solution of other urgent Problems facing the peoples. Militarization, like a painful, incurable disease, would spread to all areas of space activities. It would create insurmountable barriers to the development of international co-operation in the peaceful exploration of outer space. JVM/11 A/C.l/40/PV.3 43 (Mr. Troyanovsky, USSR) It is obvious that co-operation in space is unthinkable without a certain degree of trust and without a free exchange of scientific information and ideas. In conditions of a spiralling arms race, however, relations among the leading space Powers would be dominated by mistrust and fear, suspicion and secrecy. Scientists engaged in research would find themselves tightly enclosed in the armour of war. While space weapons have not yet become a reality there is still time to prevent a new stage in the arms race and ensure for the people a peaceful outer space and confidence in their future. To achieve this goal, courgeous and responsible political decisions are needed. This is now becoming a test of political maturity, of the level of humanism and the degree of civilization of society and its leaders. As the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Burma, Mr. Hlaing, emphasized in his statement, "Nothing is more urgent [today] than to prevent the militarization of outer space". (A/40/PV.l3, p. 97) The Assembly heard words of wisdom from President Sarney of Brazil, who said that: "Celestial space has always been the purest image of peace. Let us preserve the infinite sky as a frontier that weapons must never violate". (A/40/PV.4, .e.:__!!) The Soviet Union agrees with such an approach, which is imbued with the realization of responsibility for the destinies of the world. The Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union, Eduard A. Shevardnadze, emphasized in his statement before the plenary meeting that: 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the potential risks and consequences of militarization in space exploration, highlighting the importance of international cooperation and the need for courageous and responsible political decisions. It emphasizes the need to prevent the militarization of outer space and preserve it as a peaceful frontier. The text also quotes various leaders and diplomats from different countries, including the Soviet Union, Brazil, and Burma, who share the same concerns and vision for a peaceful space. Given the focus on space exploration, international cooperation, and the need for responsible decision-making, it is likely that the text falls under the category of science and technology.

**Category**
Science and technology