Category Archives: Lunar Property Rights

Thursday / 19 April 2012

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Property Rights Beyond Earth: Debate Continues

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IISL President Tanja Masson-Zwaan Weighs In On Multi-World Property Rights Issue After Space Settlement Prize Act Proposal Of Rand Simberg; Masson-Zwaan: No Loophole In ’67 Outer Space Treaty (OST), Article 2 Holds Nations Responsible For Citizens’ Extraterrestrial Activities, Property Rights Not Needed; Simberg: Drafting Of Failed Moon Treaty Is Admission Of Loophole In OST, Opinions Abound Yet Issue Remains Unlitigated 

Weekend Edition / 31 March – 2 April 2012

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Multi-World Property Rights Could Invigorate Space Exploration

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New Study By Rand Simberg (TR) To Be Released Monday, 2 April: ‘Homesteading The Final Frontier: A Practical Proposal For Securing Property Rights In Space’ Argues USA Should Recognize Off-Planet Land Claims By Private Groups Under Specific Conditions & Mandates To Help Stimulate Investment In Space Exploration; Simberg To Introduce Study At Washington DC Briefing, 5 April, With Guest Speaker James Dunstan (Inset)

Friday / 16 March 2012

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 Gingrich 2012 & Lunar Property Rights

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Will Gingrich 2012 Advocacy For Space / Lunar Exploration Affect Lunar Real Estate Sales?; Lunar Embassy CEO Dennis Hope Has Sold Property Rights To Over 600M Moon Acres For US$21.50 Each; Hope Calls Gingrich Lunar Plans “Illegal”; Lunar Embassy Cites 1967 UN Outer Space Treaty As Legal Basis For Business, Treaty Forbids Governments From Owning Resources Beyond Earth, Does Not Mention Rights Of Individuals