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The research aims to explore how the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) can be adapted for application in outer space.

March 18, 2026Open Access

The Laws of Heaven: LOAC and the Final Frontier

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Analysis examines legal frameworks for military activity in space, suggesting implications for future operations.

The research aims to explore how the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) can be adapted for application in outer space.
Analyzed existing legal frameworks governing military activities in outer space
Evaluated LOAC principles such as distinction, proportionality, necessity, and humanity
Reviewed emerging initiatives like the Combined Space Operations Initiative
Assessed potential pathways for translating humanitarian norms into actionable practices
Identified gaps in LOAC application due to the unique challenges of space environments
Highlighted risks of using LOAC as merely rhetorical compliance without proper adaptations
Proposed that transparency, shared data, and standardized protocols could improve compliance and operational effectiveness

Haley Fuller (2026) studied this question.

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