Space Defense Initiative (failed)
| Category: | International Security | Strength: | Significant | Proposed By: | SCOS OJ |
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RECOGNIZING, the calamitous consequences of an asteroid striking the Earth;
RECALLING, Asteroid 2004 FH, the 100 foot in diameter asteroid which, on 19 March 2004, passed perilously close to Earth;
RECOGNIZING, that the gravity of the harm of such an event justifies measured responsive action;
REAFFIRMING, the duty and obligation of the governments of all nations to defend its peoples;
REAFFIRMING, this council's resolution of 12 November 2002, "Fight the Axis of Evil," calling for an increase in defense spending;
REAFFIRMING, this council's resolution of 6 October 2003, "International Space Initiative", calling for international cooperation in the development and advancement of space based technology;
THE UNITED NATIONS, IN COUNCIL ASSEMBLED,
RESOLVES to undertake the research and development of an orbital defense platform designed to defend Earth from threatening interstellar objects;
URGES the development of proper equipment for said platform, possibly including, but not limited to, long range reconnaissance scanners, tractor beams and energy based cannons;
URGES but does not compel all nations to participate in this endeavor;
URGES each participating nation to contribute its maximum allowance in good faith;
RESOLVES that in order to prevent the orbital defense platform from improper application, each use and deployment of the platform be approved by full consensus of all participating nations;
DECIDES to remain seized of the matter
- Votes For: 6780
- Votes Against: 9988
- Voting Ended: Mon Apr 19 2004
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