PERAN UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEE ON THE PEACEFUL USES OF OUTER SPACE DALAM PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI SATELIT PENGINDERAAN JAUH PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI INDONESIA DITINJAU DARI HUKUM RUANG ANGKASA

Abstract

International organization take a role in the problem of space exploration
and exploitation, for this reason an international organization that is engaged in
space law is needed, namely the United Nations Committee. on the Peaceful Uses
of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS technology. In the case of COVID-19 remote
sensing technology plays a role in mitigating the spread of COVID-19, but
problems arise when not all can take advantage of satellite technology, especially
developing countries like Indonesia.
The type of research used in this paper uses normative legal research
methods. In this research, the authors conducted research on legal principles in
space treaties and theories about the role of international organizations which
will examine the extent of UNCOPUOS role and how to use remote sensing
satellite technology during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The results of the problem research it was found that: First, UNCOPUOS
had not carried out its role in making the regulations listed in UN MU Resolution
No. 1472 (XIV) dated December 12, 1959, especially in the regulations for the use
of remote sensing technology which were not yet adequate and could even be said
to be still a vacuum in relation to remote sensing activities via satellite. Second,
the use of remote sensing satellite technology during the COVID-19 pandemic
where LAPAN only provided information and was not directly involved in its use.
UNCOPUOS' efforts as an international organization are only limited to
discussions at the UNOOSA scientific sub-committee, therefore it is still
considered not to guarantee that developing countries like Indonesia will get their
rights.
Keywords: Space Law - UNCOPUOS - Remote Sensing Satellite