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    APPRAISAL OF OUTER SPACE REGIMES ON THE EXTENT OF ITS USE
    (Journal of International and Comparative Law (JICL) Vol.9 2021 1, 2021) Olatinwo, Khafayat Yetunde
    Abstract The freedom of exploration and use of outer space is an established principle in the space regimes. Space users are encouraged to explore and use the resources of space for the benefit of mankind. However, and as would be seen in this work, the use in which countries like the United States of America, Russia and China have put the pristine environment and its resources to raises questions as to the extent or limit (if any) to which space resources should be put. The attitude of these countries with respect to placement and use of weapons in space together with exposure of the environment to debris prompts a mind to ponder on the acceptance of such acts. The intention of this work is to analyze the extent of the use for which Outer space and its resources is to be put. In other words what should Outer space resources be used for? This would enable the paper to identify any restrictions (if they exist) on the use of space and the effectiveness of such limits. A qualitative legal research methodology is adopted; and at the end of the work, appropriate recommendation is made based on the findings