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This conference report provides an outline of the discussion at the Space Security 2009 conference. It focuses on elements of a potential space security treaty, potential confidence-building measures, international law and emerging issues for space sustainability. A key theme that emerged from the conference is the importance of building a more robust capability to observe and track space objects and debris and international processes for sharing the ensuing data. So-called space situational awareness is the foundation stone of any new regime whether voluntary or legally binding to keep space safe for all stakeholders, the author concludes.