Quote by Dwight D Eisenhower

The emergence of this new world poses a vital issue: will outer space be preserved for peaceful use and developed for the benefit of all mankind? Or will it become another focus for the arms raceand thus an area of dangerous and sterile competition? The choice is urgent. And it is ours to make. The nations of the world have recently united in declaring the continent of Antarctica off limits to military preparations. We could extend this principle to an even more important sphere. National vested interests have not yet been developed in space or in celestial bodies. Barriers to agreement are now lower than they will ever be again.

The emergence of this new world poses a vital issue: will ou

Summary

This quote highlights the significance of deciding the fate of outer space. It emphasizes the need to determine whether space will be preserved for peaceful utilization and shared benefits among all nations or if it will become the subject of an arms race, leading to competition and potential conflicts. The quote argues that the decision regarding the use of space is urgent and lies in the hands of global communities. It suggests that similar to the agreement that declared Antarctica off-limits for military preparations, a similar principle should be extended to space. It also notes that coming to an agreement now is more feasible since there are no national vested interests in space yet.

By Dwight D Eisenhower

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