Contemporary Society and Politics Journal
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Contemporary Society and Politics Journal (CSPJ)

The United States and the Privatization of Celestial Bodies under the Outer Space Treaty 1967

Desi Pasaribu (Universitas Potensi Utama, Indonesia)
Helga Yohana Simatupang (Universitas Potensi Utama, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2023

Abstract

Every country has an equal right to conduct space exploration, both in the development of science and technology and in the utilization of space resources for the survival needs on Earth. Space is the most challenging region to reach as it requires significant time and costs for exploration. This research aims to assist in the regulation of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty regarding the United States’ efforts to explore and privatize planets and moons. The research uses a qualitative descriptive method based on applicable international laws and treaty articles. The findings indicate that the United States has launched policies supporting the development of private space industries, yet there are legal considerations to be addressed, including the Outer Space Treaty, applicable in the context of privatizing planets and moons. The efforts made by the United States in privatizing planets and moons, in line with the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, raise various legal, ethical, and policy questions. The treaty defines international laws governing the use of outer space, including planets and moons.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

cspj

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

Contemporary Society and Politics Journal (CSPJ) is an academic journal published by State Islamic Institute of Kerinci. This journal is interested in researches about urban studies, international strategic issues, sociology and political science, Islamic politics. Specifically, we focus on the ...