text: have particular value. It is in the field of co-operative measures in the use of outer space, not only for civil but also for certain military purposes. In fact, outer-space activities seem to entail not only a serious risk of a new arms race but also an enormous potential for constructive co-operation. CD/PV.571 20 (Mr, Towpik. Poland) The use of peaceful space technology has brought about many benefits for mankind and helped to meet important civilian needs, such as in telecommunications, weather forecasting, and earth-resources surveys. More co-operation in this field could offer the advantages of space systems to an increasing number of countries. What is more important, however, is that substantial possibilities of co-operation also exist in the military field. Satellite remote-sensing technology has created the ability to observe various processes on Earth which are important from the point of view of international security. This technology can and should be put at the service of the United Nations security system. Indeed, the idea of international monitoring agencies or of independent satellite observation systems has been advanced by a number of Governments and in various forms. These include proposals inter alia by France, Canada, the USSR and Sweden. The sphere of competence of such a system could cover the monitoring of arms control arrangements, collecting information and data on sensitive areas as well as supporting United Nations peace-keeping efforts. It would be of the utmost importance if the two most advanced outer-space Powers, in co-operation with others which expressed their interest, could inform this Conference or the United Nations that they offer the use of their outer-space systems, or some part of them, to the United Nations system of collective security. It would be another leap forward not only in the use of 
analysis: The text discusses the potential benefits of international cooperation in the field of outer space, specifically in the areas of peaceful technology and military applications. It highlights the advantages of using space technology for civilian purposes, such as telecommunications and weather forecasting, and also mentions the potential for cooperation in the military field, including the use of satellite remote-sensing technology for international security. The text suggests that the two most advanced outer-space powers should offer the use of their outer-space systems to the United Nations system of collective security.