What law governs the moon?

The Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, better known as the Moon Treaty or Moon Agreement, is a multilateral treaty that turns jurisdiction of all celestial bodies (including the orbits around such bodies) over to the participant countries.

Can you own the moon?

“Outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies, is not subject to national appropriation by claim of sovereignty, by means of use or occupation, or by any other means.”

Does the moon have rights?

While United States astronauts were the first to visit the Moon, this does not mean that the United States owns it. In fact, under the 1967 Outer Space Treaty no country has a unique ownership in the Moon and all nations are accorded equal rights and access.

Who owns real estate on the moon?

Dennis Hope
Dennis Hope, an entrepreneur in the U.S., sells extraterrestrial real estate. In 1980, he started his own business, the Lunar Embassy Commission. Hope claimed to have sold 2.5M 1-acre (0.40 ha; 4,000 m2) plots on the Moon as of 2009, for around US$20 per acre (US$50/ha).

Can we buy house on Moon?

It also explicitly states that no individual can purchase a piece of lunar land and call it his or her own. This means Lunar Land Registry and buying land for private ownership of the moon is impossible and illegal, as per the Outer Space Treaty of several nations.

Is it possible to buy land on the Moon?

This means Lunar Land Registry and buying land for private ownership of the moon is impossible and illegal, as per the Outer Space Treaty of several nations.

Can anyone legally go to the Moon?

No one can. Here’s why. There are several international treaties that bear on this subject, but the most important is the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies signed on January 27, 1967 .

When does a lunar land claim become a full legal deed?

Each Lunar land claim is immediately convertible to full, legal deed and title upon the establishment of an independent and sovereign governing body controlled by the property owners in compliance with the Lunar Settlement Initiative. What laws cover ownership of property on the Moon?

How can I claim the lunar lands?

Legal citizens of any nation may claim and possess Lunar property and resources by contracting a proxy (agent) registered with the International Lunar Lands Authority in compliance with the LSI. (Purchases via Luna Society International are granted proxy rights and protections in compliance with the Lunar Settlement Initiative.)