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Who gets to own the Moon?
Welcome to the lunar courtroom, where the Moon is officially a global commons that belongs to everyone and no one[1]. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans any nation from claiming sovereignty, meaning you cannot plant a flag and call it yours[2][3]. While the U.S. and others argue that mining resources doesn't equal owning the land, this interpretation remains a legal gray area that keeps lawyers busy[4][5].
Space law is messy because it was written decades ago and struggles to keep up with modern private companies[6]. Do you think we need a new global treaty to settle these lunar property disputes once and for all?
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