GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words

There have been arguments that India needs to review some of its past assumptions about the nature of outer space and contribute to the development of new global norms. In this context, analyse India's stand in relation to the Artemis Accords.

Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025

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From all 5 answers · about 160 words · 40% drew a diagram.

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The toppers’ answers

AnanyaAIR 13 · CSE 2025 · 168 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

The Outer space is a global common. However, over few decades there have been increased activities in the outer space with more involvement of countries. It has led to issue of possible weaponisation of space also.

Body · points

Reviewing past Assumption

Assumption

  1. Space will not be weaponised
  2. Space won't be militarised
  3. Equitable Access to space for all

These assumptions have been negated over the year.

Hence, the need for reviews.

India's stand in Artemis Accord

(1) An equitable usage of space for welfare of mankind

(2) Preventing steps for weaponisation and threat to space

(3) India not supportive of Neo Colonisation of universe or bodies like moon

(4) Space should be a global common

(5) Prevent proliferation of space debris

(6) More responsible usage of space (by preventing any threat to people)

Close · a way forward

Thus India supports an inclusive outer space which also shows its responsible nature. India can initiate for a proper outer space framework for an better and inclusive use of outer space by all.

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