Extraterrestrial Property
/ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstriəl ˈprɒpərti/
Definitions
- (n.) Property rights or interests related to natural resources, objects, or land found on or derived from celestial bodies outside Earth.
The treaty prohibits any nation from claiming extraterrestrial property on the Moon.
Forms
- extraterrestrial property
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Commentary
The concept of extraterrestrial property is governed principally by international space law, which generally forbids national appropriation of celestial bodies, making property claims complex and highly regulated.
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