The report explores the curious trend of individuals in Kashmir claiming ownership of lunar land. The article narrates the story of Hina Bashir, who, on her husband's birthday, bought a plot on the moon, triggering a frenzy in the region after a doctor and a businessman also claimed lunar ownership. The scam originated in the US through Dennis Hope, who exploited a legal loophole, selling certificates of ownership for celestial bodies. Legal experts challenge this, asserting that the UN Outer Space Treaty applies to individuals. Despite controversy, Hope envisions leveraging lunar properties for economic gain, introducing a fascinating dimension to the cosmic drama.
Explore the fascinating world of lunar land ownership claims by individuals like Dennis Hope and the Lunar Embassy Corporation. Uncover the legal ambiguities, challenges, and economic potential of owning celestial bodies. Delve into the complexities of the UN Outer Space Treaty and the intriguing stories of those who dared to buy a piece of the moon.
Advertisement Jakhu said the closest anyone can get to owning land in space is collecting minerals. In 2015, the US government began allowing corporations to collect materials from outer space in order to study it.Despite the 1967 treaty, over the past several decades many people have claimed to own land in space. In 1996, space activist Greg Nemitz sued NASA for landing on an asteroid that he claimed he owned. In 2012, Sylvio Langvein filed a suit in a courthouse in Quebec, claiming he owned the planets in the solar system. Both cases were dismissed.Since the 90 s, the Lunar Embassy Corporation has generated tens of millions of dollars from selling plots of land on the Moon to thousands of people. Other companies have offered opportunities for people to name stars after themselves - all offers that mean nothing legally, according to Jakhu and Von der Dunk.
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