Yep, we've got one.
Considering the funding cutbacks at NASA, this seems like a really "forward thinking" document to me, but the United States Government has a non-armmament space treaty. Or, more specifically, "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.state.gov/www/global/arms/treaties/space1.html">TREATY ON PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF STATES IN THE EXPLORATION AND USE OF OUTER SPACE, INCLUDING THE MOON AND OTHER CELESTIAL BODIES</a>". Basically, it says that we'll all play nice up there. It's not clear who actually signed this treaty, but it does mention that there are copies in the following languages: English, Russian, French, Spanish and Chinese. I find that all interesting in light of the so-called "Star Wars" program and all the research the Russians did into space-based weapons platforms.
Anyway, it's the most fun link I could find this Friday. So, go have fun reading the boring government document!
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