Cfr.org3 年
The Outer Space Treaty
the foundation of which is the 1967 Outer Space Treaty (OST)—or, more formally, the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including ...
Business Insider9 年
Outer Space Treaty prevents countries from owning the moon
When space became the new frontier, the Outer Space Treaty was established to prohibit any country from claiming land on the Moon or any other planet. Produced by Joe Avella. Written by Jessica Orwig.
Space.com2 年
Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?
One of the key principles of the Artemis Accords is to affirm the importance of countries complying with 1967's Outer Space Treaty (or the ... were first launched and signed by eight nations ...
‘Who owns the moon?’: The terrifying loophole that could change everything
The legal loopholes in space property laws could lead to conflicts over ownership, as private companies claim resources and ...
Chronicle1 年
Tensions on Earth Don’t Have to Affect Outer Space Diplomacy
It is not an easy task, she said, noting that in spite of decades spent trying to update the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, efforts have largely failed ... Zanalda said. Started by eight signatories in ...
Space Property Disputes Loom as Nations, Firms Venture
As of January 2025, 50 nations have signed the Artemis Accords. The accords explain how important components of the Outer Space Treaty will apply to private space activities. One section of the ...
The Harvard Crimson6 年
Nuclear Weapons and Outer Space
A treaty designed to prevent the use of outer space for military attack was signed with great ceremony early last year by the United States and the Soviet Union. The recent announcements of the ...