To enhance their strategic position, some spacefaring States are engaged in exploiting legal lacunae of international space treaties. Consequently, there is an increase of militarization of outer space. As an instance of such activities, an anti-satellite (asat) test by India represents a strategic move to enhance its deterrence capability rather than earnestly adhering to international space law. Such actions can potentially increase the element of uncertainty in international law, particularly the international space law. The pursuit of military strategic interests in space has increased the possibility of an arms race in space. This article argues that asat tests not only violate certain principles of international law but also undermine the efforts for arms control and disarmament in the outer space. In this regard, an effective role of the international community is required to curb the arms race imperative for a safe and sustainable outer space environment.

一些航天国家为了提高其战略地位，正在利用国际空间条约的法律漏洞。因此，外层空间的军事化程度有所提高。作为此类活动的一个例子，印度的反卫星（asat）试验代表了增强其威慑能力而不是认真遵守国际空间法的战略举措。此类行动可能会增加国际法，特别是国际空间法中的不确定因素。太空军事战略利益的追求增加了太空军备竞赛的可能性。本文认为asat试验不仅违反国际法的某些原则，而且破坏了外空军控和裁军的努力。在这方面，需要国际社会发挥有效作用，遏制对安全和可持续的外空环境至关重要的军备竞赛。