In April 2025, space exploration garnered attention with Katy Perry joining a civilian mission to the edge of space, coinciding with UN discussions on Moon resource utilization. A UN Working Group proposed principles for governing space mining, reflecting concerns about legal and ethical implications. Drawing from the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits territorial claims in space, experts ponder the complexities of property rights in outer space. The Moon represents an evolving frontier that could shape humanity's multi-planetary existence, necessitating clear legal frameworks for resource extraction.
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty, ratified by over 115 nations, establishes that outer space, including the Moon, is a province of all humankind, prohibiting territorial claims.
The United Nations Working Group's draft principles for space resources aim to address the complex legal landscape surrounding mining on the Moon and celestial bodies.
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