text: Treaty. This is so because the Treaty clearly states that the use of outer space shall be carried out for the benefit and in the interests of all countries, irrespective of their degree of development, and that such use shall be the province of all mankind. Hence, we are speaking here of a legally binding obligation that has been subscribed to by more than 110 States, including all the nuclear-weapon States. Given this obligation it will not do to argue that it was imposed by a majority or that an appeal is being made to feelings and not to reality. It is necessary to accept and carry out what has been voluntarily agreed by practically all our countries. As was very well described a few days ago by the representative of Mexico, the concern of the United Nations with regard to the situation in outer space began in 1957 with the inclusion of the item entitled "Question of the peaceful use of outer space" in the General Assembly's agenda. Ten years later the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies was open for signature. When that Treaty was negotiated, the possibility that space-based anti-satellite weapons or defence systems could be developed was not foreseen. In fact, the Treaty is a response to the challenges that space technology created in the 1960s. Unfortunately, the Treaty has become somewhat limited for the level of development of modern CD/PV.544 8 (Mr. Gutierrez, Peru) weapons. It is for that reason that last year my delegation submitted a contribution that is designed to update the level of commitment laid down in article IV of the Treaty and bring it into line with present requirements. We consider that that proposal is still valid.
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the principles and obligations related to the use of outer space, specifically the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space. The language used suggests that the topic is more related to international relations, law, and governance rather than a specific sector or industry. The mention of "nuclear-weapon States" and the need to "update the level of commitment" also point towards a category that encompasses international relations and governance.