The way in which we address security in outer space might very well mirror our future on earth dr wolter in common security in outer space and international law has effectively set fort h a practical legal route to enhancing collective security this extremely ambitious work merits the attention of. Structural change of international law and common security in outer space 115 71 common security in outer space and public international law 115 72 structural elements of common security 119 73 common security and the great powers 121 74 common security nuclear strategy and missile defence in outer space 124 75 conclusions 127. Common security in outer space and international law book abstract dr detlev wolter the legal status of outer space as determined in the outer space treaty ost of 1967 requires that the use and exploration of space have to be in the interest of all states and for the benefit of all mankind article i ost. Limitation of military jegemony in outer space by international law genesis of the principle of the peaceful use of outer space the passive military uses of outer space multilateral negotiations to prevent an arms race in outer space structural change of international law the common heritage of mankind principle and common security in