Terminology Used In Space Policy Discussions

This section contains a selection of terminology frequently used by States in space policy discussions that could benefit from further clarification to achieve a common understanding. The explanations below do not intend to offer only one possible definition, but rather to illustrate different interpretations of the terminology. When employing the below terminology, the user should indicate the intended meaning being attributed to the term in order to foster clarity and reduce misunderstanding. Subsections are displayed alphabetically, as are the terms within each subsection.
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A Lexicon for Outer Space Security

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