International law contradicts Trump's claim of Moon ownership
Despite Donald Trump's recent social media claim, international treaties prohibit any nation from claiming ownership of the Moon.
The Business Standard20 সেপ্টেম্বর 2026, 6:05 বিকাল0 বার পড়াAMP
US President Donald Trump recently asserted that 'The Moon Is Ours' in a post on Truth Social. However, the 1967 Outer Space Treaty explicitly prohibits any nation from claiming sovereignty or ownership over lunar territory. Under this international framework, celestial bodies are not subject to national appropriation by any country.
