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The solutions the international community worked out to resolve some of the most contentious issues over ocean governance -- specifically, how to equitably divide up a common shared resource, how to sustainably manage the global commons for the benefit of all, and how to ensure all states have the freedom to navigate a global common -- have potential to serve as the basis for a similar agreement for outer space.
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- China's use of lawfare to constrain US naval action may be precursor to how they will attempt same in outer space
- UNCLOS offers most practical legal model for outer space for several reasons
- Should apply lessons learned during UNCLOS negotiations over exploiting seabed to outer space
- UNCLOS model offers novel solutions to regulation of outer space domain
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UNCLOS could set a bad regulatory precedent for the commercial development of space. Subjecting private space exploration and development to a similar regulatory system would discourage private ventures just now getting underway.
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- Applying UNCLOS model to outer space would stifle nascent commercial space industry
- Ratification of UNCLOS establishes flawed precedent for development of frontier that would carry over into space
- UNCLOS model could be extended to cyberspace with devastating economic impact
- Should reject UNCLOS before its model spreads to other commons including outer space and the internet
- UNCLOS model could be extended into outer space to the detriment of U.S. freedom of action
- U.S. ratification of UNCLOS will validate model for international governance of all global commons with adverse consequences for its military space program
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