... Kubrick. To the composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg, space represents hope, a place of infinite possibility that envelops these celestial bodies: “This limitless, boundless, depth of space is the black ocean that suspends our skies. Its silent cosmic...
..., in part, that ‘the activities of non-governmental entities in outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies, shall require authorisation and continuing supervision by the appropriate State Party to the Treaty’. States typically respond...
... Outer Space Treaty has become obsolete. The treaty bans weapons of mass destruction, prevents military activity on celestial bodies, and charts peaceful uses for space. However, the language is overly ambiguous, stale, and naively assumes...
... activities. For a start, States must explore and use outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies, with “due regard to the corresponding interests” of other States. Arguably, a viral outbreak during a space activity, or the...
...”. This is a logical extension of the OST, in that agents of any state must be allowed free access to all areas of celestial bodies, provided reasonable notice. However, this must be clarified, such that all lunar activities and construction should...
... the ‘Moon Agreement’ (officially known as the “Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and other Celestial Bodies”) was promoted in 1979, states were reluctant to sign up. Article 11 of the Moon Agreement declares that the Moon...