ASEAN REGULATION OF SENSITIVE SPACE TECHNOLOGIES IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Space technology has developed as a result of technology’s quick advancement. It is important to give attention to the development of space technology. This paper describes the regulation of sensitive space technology in ASEAN countries, which is made through a comparison table. Space-sensitive technology is advanced for conducting space activities, so it is prestigious for each country. Unlimited space makes it necessary to regulate the implementation of space activities. In general, the regulation of space activities is formed in international law. In particular, the regulation of space activities is formed in the national law of each country that has carried out space activities. The research methodology used is descriptive qualitative, with data sources from literature studies. The purpose of writing this research is to find out and compare how the regulation of sensitive technology of space activities in ASEAN countries can be a reference or reference for Indonesia in preparing national regulations on sensitive technology of space. The results showed that the comparison of sensitive technology arrangements in ASEAN countries is that Indonesia already has a Space Act that regulates the space sector. Malaysia has a Space Act and Space Regulations that regulate space activities. Singapore does not yet have a specific law governing sensitive space technology; however, the government adheres to this law.