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Newsletter

Issue #1

June 2023

Read news of the Code, updates on our recent activities and latest information about ballistic missile tests and space launches.

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CONTENTS

Latest HCoC News

  • Annual Regular Meeting in Vienna 
  • Fifth EU Council Decision in Support of the HCoC
  • Looking Back on the Nigerian Chairmanship of the HCoC

 

News about the Project

  • Side-Event in Vienna on Upcoming Trends For Ballistic Missile Non-proliferation
  • Youth Group Creation
  • Regional Seminar in Nigeria

 

News about the Ballistic Missiles & Launchers

  • North Korea Tests a Solid-Fuel ICBM
  • Suspension of the New Start Treaty

 

Selected Missiles Tests

Selected SLV Launches

Information and contacts

 
May
2025
Research Papers

The Growing Appeal of Missiles: Current Drivers Behind Ballistic Missile Acquisition and Development

This paper recalls the state of ballistic missile proliferation at the time of the adoption of the Code, before delving into the genesis of the Code and especially the various reports and meetings that promoted the adoption of a supply-side multilateral instrument. It describes the conferences and diplomatic efforts that led to the Code in 2002. It also explains why the Code ended up the way it is today with modest ambitions but concrete outcomes.

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August
2015
Other publications

The Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation: “Lessons Learned” for the European Union Draft Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities

Concerns about the harm caused upon orbiting space objects – whether intentional or accidental – have increased in recent years, as well as the emerging awareness that the security and safety of national satellites – of vital importance for modern societies but at the same time so vulnerable – relies on a collective effort. In December 2008 the EU responded to these concerns by adopting a Draft Code of Conduct (EU Draft CoC) for outer space activities.

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