A UNITED NATIONS General Assembly Distr. GENERAL A/RES/51/123 10 February 1997 Fifty-first session Agenda item 83 RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY [on the report of Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee)(A/51/590)] 51/123. International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 50/27 of 6 December 1995, Deeply convinced of the common interest of mankind in promoting the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes and in continuing efforts to extend to all States the benefits derived therefrom, and also of the importance of international cooperation in this field, for which the United Nations should continue to provide a focal point, Reaffirming the importance of international cooperation in developing the rule of law, including the relevant norms of space law and their important role in international cooperation for the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes, Stressing the importance of the widest possible adherence to international treaties that promote the peaceful uses of outer space, Concerned about the possibility of an arms race in outer space, Recognizing that all States, in particular those with major space capabilities, should contribute actively to the goal of preventing an arms race in outer space as an essential condition for the promotion of international cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes, Considering that space debris is an issue of concern to all nations, 97-76417 /...