Moldavian Journal of International Law and International Relations
"SPACE DEBRIS” AND ENSURING ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY
Author: BURIAN Cristina, MARGINEANU Elena
JEL Classification: K33
Universal Decimal Classification: 341.229
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61753/1857-1999/2345-1963/2023.19-2.01
BURIAN Cristina, PhD in Law, Associate Professor, University of European Studies of Moldova, Faculty of Law (Chisinau, Republic of Moldova).
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0959-231XEmail: krisburian@yahoo.com
MARGINEANU Elena. - PhD in Law, University Lecturer, Free International University of Moldova (ULIM), (Chisinau, Republic of Moldova).
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6157-8506Email: margineanu.elena@gmail.com
Keywords: space debris, outer space, environmental safety, Space control system, Missile attak warning system.
Abstract
The article analyzez the current state of near-Earth space regarding „space debris” and the legal aspects of regulating this problem, taking into account the need to maintain envioronmental safety. The notion of "space debris" is applied to all man-made objects and fragments thereof in outer space, which have already failed, will never function again and will not be capable of serving any useful purpose, but are a dangerous factor as they can produce destructive effects on operated space vehicles, especially piloted ones. The authors believe that space debris presents a growing danger to the international community and yhat it is necessary to broaden cooperation in this area, regardless of the disagreements between states on various issues that exist at the moment.