Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 March 1989. It was answered by Lord Trefgarne (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 March 1989.

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Written question

Question

If the development of lasers, particle beams, pellets & electromagnetic weapons in orbit would be compatible with the terms of the Outer Space Treaty, to which this country is a signatory.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

504 c1133

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Lasers Nuclear weapons Treaties Electromagnetic fields Space technology Space law