Legal and Policy Issues Relating to the Military Uses of Commercial Dual Use Satellite Applications
- Paper number
IAC-06-E3.1.B.06
- Author
Mr. Ricky J. Lee, Ricky J. Lee & Associates, Australia
- Coauthor
Ms. Kristie Blase, United States
- Year
2006
- Abstract
For the past few decades, various satellite applications have been developed with both military and civilian uses. For example, satellite technologies such as remote sensing and satellite mobile telecommunications have been developed for both military and civilian users. In addition, global positioning systems were designed for a military application that, with the end of the Cold War, had made a successful transition to civilian use. However, it is notable that, until the past and present decade, military and civilian satellites were exclusive to each other but are both government owned. It is only in recent years that private and/or commercial satellites have become a significant provider of satellite services and are capable of being used by both military and civilian customers. This paper discusses the legal and policy issues arising from military use of civilian satellites and civilian use of military satellites that utilise dual use technological applications. Particular focus is placed on military use of commercial remote sensing data, military use of commercial satellite mobile communications systems and civilian use of global positioning systems. The paper concludes with a proposal for international guidelines on military use of potentially sensitive satellite technologies, particularly remote sensing and direct radio or television broadcasting satellite systems.
- Abstract document
- Manuscript document
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