Who owns space?

Space, America, Moon

Flags symbolize a claim to ownership. But that’s not legal outside of Earth – at least according to the existing space treaties. However, not all nations have signed them. Controversy is therefore programmed in the further exploration of space – especially when private companies are involved. The photo shows astronaut John W. Young in front of the Orion Lunar Module on April 21, 1972 during the Apollo 16 mission.
©NASA

Law and order also prevail in space. A terrestrial introduction to extraterrestrial law.

by FRANZISKA KONITZER

Admittedly, the death of a Cuban cow ranks low on the list of international incidents. But he caused some excitement. On November 30, 1960 was an American

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