ISSN 1008-2204
CN 11-3979/C

外空低轨巨型星座的治理困境破解以有害干扰的磋商机制为视角

Resolving the Governance Dilemma of LEO Mega Constellations in Outer SpaceA Perspective based on the Consultation Mechanism for Harmful Interference

  • 摘要: 随着外空低轨巨型星座的飞速发展,在轨空间物体的密度加大,加剧轨道拥挤,也给外空安全运转带来潜在威胁。在缺乏具体外空交通规则的背景下,空间碎片大量产生导致卫星碰撞概率上升且和抵近侦察行为频频发生,但却没有具备强制法律约束力来规范约束国家行为,而外空软法化的趋势导致一系列的规则无法产生强制约束力。基于此,通过对《外空条约》第9条有害干扰义务的渊源溯及,明确磋商义务对外空物理性干扰的有效规制及其行为标准,在国际合作原则和适当顾及义务下提出更为切实履行的措施。有害干扰机制提出计划在外空进行的活动或试验、和平目的以及合理相信潜在有害干扰存在三个具体构成要件,通过构成要件进一步判断有害干扰的存在,及时履行有害干扰的磋商义务。通过构成明确的磋商标准和程序,确保有害干扰的具体化履行,激活有害干扰条款,为低轨巨型星座的治理问题提供更为明确的法律指引。

     

    Abstract: With the rapid development of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) mega constellations, the increasing density of space objects in orbit has aggravated the orbital congestion and posed potential threats to the security of outer space operations. In the absence of specific space traffic regulations, the massive generation of space debris has raised the probability of satellite collisions and led to frequent close-proximity reconnaissance activities. However, there is a lack of legally binding, enforceable norms capable of regulating state behavior, and the trend toward soft law in outer space governance has made a host of rules unable to acquire mandatory force. Against this backdrop, this study traces the origin of the obligation concerning harmful interference under Article 9 of the Outer Space Treaty, clarifies the effectiveness and implementation standards of the consultation obligation in regulating physical interference in outer space, and proposes more practical measures under the principles of international cooperation and obligation of due regard. The mechanism concerning harmful interference puts forward three specific constituent elements: a planned activity or experiment in outer space, a peaceful purpose, and a reasonable belief in the existence of potential harmful interference. These elements serve as the basis for determining whether harmful interference exists and fulfill its obligation to negotiate harmful interference promptly. By constituting explicit consultation standards and procedures, it is imperative to ensure the specific implementation of the harmful interference, activate the harmful interference clause, and provide clearer legal guidance for the governance of LEO mega constellations.

     

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