Soviet Union seemed far more willing than usual to be persuaded by one another on most issues. Paradoxically, this comparative lack of specifically self-serving goals may be one reason why the Outer Space Treaty is viewed with such respect approaching reverence at times- by so many..[The treaty can be said to represent a more general view of the interests of humanity instead of being merely a compromise among interested parties, shaped primarily by the balance of power.... [T]he participants in the process leading up to the Ost took a broader and longer view than is typical in international negotiations, and the Ost does gain in legitimacy as a result But this wasn't to say that the countries involved in the treaty did not have private interests to protect as well. For example, the Us was extremely concerned about continuing its ability to fly intelligence satellites In essence, the Ost enjoyed such broad support and success because it was an extremely idealistic document which was formulated well in advance of large scale day-to-day operations in space. Thus, its creators could afford the utopian language contained therein which at times resembles the preamble to the U.s. Constitution in its highly idealistic nature The states Parties to this [ Outer Space] Trea Inspired by the greater prospects opening up before mankind as a result of man's [sic] entry into outer space, Recognizing the common interest of all mankind [sic] in the progress of the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purpose Believing that the exploration and use of outer space should be carried on for the benefit of all peoples irrespective of the degrees of their economic or scientific development, Desiring to contribute to broad international cooperation in the scientific as well as the legal aspects of the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes Believing that such cooperation will contribute to the development of mutual understanding and to the strengthening of friendly relations between States and peoples As with many documents of an idealistic nature, some critics have pointed out that regard for the treaty may stem as much from sentiment as from any concrete benefits it provides". However, the rules of the Outer Space Treaty do actually contribute a fair amount to international understanding of conduct in the space environment, as well provide a framework for future development of laws governing activities in outer space Certain issues which were left vague(and later classified as"unresolved")in the OSt were taken up in the Moon Agreement of 1979. But since the Moon Agreement has not found favor among the spacefaring nations of the day, the widely endorsed OST still remains the single most important international document governing activities in outer spSoviet Union seemed far more willing than usual to be persuaded by one another on most issues. Paradoxically, this comparative lack of specifically self-serving goals may be one reason why the Outer Space Treaty is viewed with such respect - approaching reverence at times - by so many. ... [T]he treaty can be said to represent a more general view of the interests of humanity instead of being merely a compromise among interested parties, shaped primarily by the balance of power. ... [T]he participants in the process leading up to the OST took a broader and longer view than is typical in international negotiations, and the OST does gain in legitimacy as a result." But this wasn't to say that the countries involved in the treaty did not have private interests to protect as well. For example, the US was extremely concerned about continuing its ability to fly intelligence satellites. In essence, the OST enjoyed such broad support and success because it was an extremely idealistic document which was formulated well in advance of large scale day-to-day operations in space. Thus, its creators could afford the utopian language contained therein which at times resembles the preamble to the U.S. Constitution in its highly idealistic nature: "The States Parties to this [Outer Space] Treaty, Inspired by the greater prospects opening up before mankind as a result of man's [sic] entry into outer space, Recognizing the common interest of all mankind [sic] in the progress of the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes, Believing that the exploration and use of outer space should be carried on for the benefit of all peoples irrespective of the degrees of their economic or scientific development, Desiring to contribute to broad international cooperation in the scientific as well as the legal aspects of the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes, Believing that such cooperation will contribute to the development of mutual understanding and to the strengthening of friendly relations between States and peoples..." As with many documents of an idealistic nature, some critics have pointed out that "regard for the treaty may stem as much from sentiment as from any concrete benefits it provides". However, the rules of the Outer Space Treaty do actually contribute a fair amount to international understanding of conduct in the space environment, as well as provide a framework for future development of laws governing activities in outer space. Certain issues which were left vague (and later classified as "unresolved") in the OST were taken up in the Moon Agreement of 1979. But since the Moon Agreement has not found favor among the spacefaring nations of the day, the widely endorsed OST still remains the single most important international document governing activities in outer space