Authority in outer space societies, exercised under
principles of representative government appropriate
to the circumstances and degree of community
development, shall reflect the will of the people
of those societies.
All petitions to the United States Government from
outer space societies under its jurisdiction shall
be accepted and receive prompt consideration.
The United States shall provide for an orderly and
peaceful transition to self-governance by outer
space societies under its jurisdiction at such
times as their inhabitants shall manifest clearly
a belief that such transition is both necessary
and appropriate.
In response to aggression, threats of aggression
or hostile actions, outer space societies may provide
for their common defense and for the maintenance
of essential public order.
Outer space societies shall assume all rights and
obligations set forth in treaties and international
agreements, relevant to the activities of such
societies, to which the United States is a party
and which further freedom, peace and security.
The advancement of science and technology shall be
encouraged in outer space societies for the benefit
of all humanity.
Outer space societies shall protect from abuse the
environment and natural resources of Earth and
space.
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Core Principles drafted at the First Solar
Conference on the Relationships between the United
Inner Planetary System (UIPS) and the Independent
Nations of the Outer Region (INOR)