[SUBMITTED] Space Exploration Protection Act

[United Republic Of Amogus]

NOTING that many planets have been plagued by war for far too long,

ACKNOWLEDGING that acts of war may never cease on said planets,

REALISING that space explorers risk their lives for the sake of scientific advancement,

ANXIOUS to protect those who risk their lives for scientific advancement;

Hereby defines:
"Space Explorers" as any sentient species or robot launched into space for the sake of discovery of space.
"Space" as the area outside of the atmosphere or 100 kilometres above any celestial body.
"Discovery Missions" as any unarmed launch into space intended for learning about and/or researching space.

Hereby requires that:

1. Member Nations may not fire any kind of weaponry at any vessels or payloads which are on a Discovery Mission.
2. No Discovery Missions may be sabotaged by any means, including

a. Draining fuel tanks prelaunch,
b. Assassinating and/or deactivating any Space Explorers,
c. Ransacking cockpits for stashes of food or oxygen,
d. Causing any physical or technological damage to vital components of a nation's Discovery Mission(s).
3. Member Nations may not launch any attack in space towards a vessel on a Discovery Mission, including intentionally crashing any vessel towards another vessel which is on a Discovery Mission.

_{Co-Author: Stonkplace.}

[Life empire]

do spies count as discovery missions? that sounds like it would fit the deffinition, may want to edit that

[United Republic Of Amogus]

do spies count as discovery missions? that sounds like it would fit the deffinition, may want to edit that

You have a point, thank you!
edited.

[Fordaria]

Great proposal! Matches the rules, I think. Well written.

[United Republic Of Amogus]

Great proposal! Matches the rules, I think. Well written.

Thank you!

[The Hurricane]

Support.

[United Republic Of Amogus]

Support.

Thanks!

[Samrif]

I just have one question - would reconnaissance for mining asteroids in space count as a 'Discovery Mission' as long as it’s unarmed?

[United Republic Of Amogus]

I just have one question - would reconnaissance for mining asteroids in space count as a 'Discovery Mission' as long as it’s unarmed?

as long as it is unarmed, yes

[Samrif]

I just have one question - would reconnaissance for mining asteroids in space count as a 'Discovery Mission' as long as it’s unarmed?

as long as it is unarmed, yes

Ok thanks. Since there was nothing specifying mining missions it just came upon my mind.

[United Republic Of Amogus]

as long as it is unarmed, yes

Ok thanks. Since there was nothing specifying mining missions it just came upon my mind.

it's a good question

[New Stonkopolis]

Love it, mate! Eventually, though, we all know that there will be wars in space, and the General Assembly cannot stop that. Good idea, though. It will hold water, and keep scientists and explorers of any race or species safe.

One question, though: If you, say, launch a middle from the ground of a planet, and it goes into space, would that count as an attack in space?
Just wondering.

-Cheers, New Stonkopolis/Stonkplace, your friend-in-arms.

[Tinhampton]

Why was this submitted after four hours? Even your co-author has concerns about the resolution being vaguely-written.

[New Stonkopolis]

Why was this submitted after four hours? Even your co-author has concerns about the resolution being vaguely-written.

Exactly!
There are problems with everything, however.
I also know he’s inactive, as I’m in his resign with ‘em.
I would write my own submissions, but I’m not a part of the General Assembly. And I don’t plan to join for a while.
All we can see is if this goes through…

[United Republic Of Amogus]

Love it, mate! Eventually, though, we all know that there will be wars in space, and the General Assembly cannot stop that. Good idea, though. It will hold water, and keep scientists and explorers of any race or species safe.

One question, though: If you, say, launch a middle from the ground of a planet, and it goes into space, would that count as an attack in space?
Just wondering.

-Cheers, New Stonkopolis/Stonkplace, your friend-in-arms.

it would not be protected from this act, as a missile is armed.
this will not prevent fighting or conflict in space, it's only to protect those who are on discovery missions.

[Salessll]

I agree that research missions should be protected but what about terrorists? They could go into space without weapons and as long as they don’t allow anyone to board they can escape justice…

[New Stonkopolis]

I agree that research missions should be protected but what about terrorists? They could go into space without weapons and as long as they don’t allow anyone to board they can escape justice…

Dang.
It's too late now, the proposal was put to the GA.

[Kenmoria]

I agree that research missions should be protected but what about terrorists? They could go into space without weapons and as long as they don’t allow anyone to board they can escape justice…

Dang.
It's too late now, the proposal was put to the GA.

(OOC: When a proposal is not currently at vote, it can be withdrawn for further drafting and resubmitted.)

[Ainocra]

The Star Empire of Ainocra cannot support this well meaning yet utterly foolish endeavor. Our fleet will continue to maintain our security regardless. This travesty would prohibit nations from restricting areas of their own space, either for the purposes of safety or of national security.

Perhaps the ambassador would like to explore the weapons testing range near Jooputer 6?

Or investigate the Hadrian nebula? Well just be sure to ignore the warning markers around the nebula that warn of the black hole hidden in it's midst.

Well meaning? Yes.

Prudent? Highly unlikely.


Opposed

[Federation of Vanguard]

Full Support of the Orosian Federation

[New Stonkopolis]

Dang.
It's too late now, the proposal was put to the GA.

(OOC: When a proposal is not currently at vote, it can be withdrawn for further drafting and resubmitted.)

Alright-y then…

[United Republic Of Amogus]

I agree that research missions should be protected but what about terrorists? They could go into space without weapons and as long as they don’t allow anyone to board they can escape justice…

That wouldn't be for the discovery of space, then

[Tinhampton]

When does someone go from discovering space to just being in a spacecraft slacking about there for no good reason? If there is a dividing line beyond "No anime terrorist," you don't make it clear in the proposal.

[United Republic Of Amogus]

When does someone go from discovering space to just being in a spacecraft slacking about there for no good reason? If there is a dividing line beyond "No anime terrorist," you don't make it clear in the proposal.

Super late response, but one mission is for discovering space, and one is for scouting out nations, or being an armed terrorist.