Should you be able to buy a piece of the moon 6 Articles

by Mark Dykeman

In order to buy something, it must first be owned by someone. Earth's moon has no owner. The moon is an unclaimed territory where no one has jurisdiction. There are no permanent settlements on the moon, no human inhabit...read more

by Harry Aldridge

Is there any reason why somebody should not be able to own a piece of the Moon in the same way they own a piece of the Earth? No. The problem is who owns the Moon? Does it belong to all the people of the Earth collectively...read more

by Zeeku Stardust

Well, I just saw a show on someone trying to sell the spots on Earths Moon today and man, what a unfair, ignorant, and idiotic idea. This person is named Mr. D. Hope selling off parts of the moon to celebrities,...read more

by Shawn Vilmaire

When the United States landed on the moon they claimed it for the entire earth. Not for the United States but for everyone. It was a giant leap for all of mankind. Now anyone attempting to claim it as property must prove...read more

by Nector

Interesting question!...well...american s were the first to reach the moon, and with all their economic and technological power, they would probably be the first ones to settle over there....so if the moon was to be sold, a...read more

by Stephen Carter

The specific contract law governing the purchase of lunar real estate would hinge on what authority has jurisdiction on the moon. Is this for real, or what? Loony or not, it likely will be a real issue in 30 or so years. P...read more