What is the Declaration on the Rights of the Moon?

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ABC Radio National / By Jackie Dent for Late Night Live

As a new space race kicks off, more countries and businesses are heading to the Moon and beyond.

A small group of space-thinkers and lawyers have raised concerns about activities that will take place on the moon, such as mining.

They have released a Declaration on the Rights of the Moon, which states the Moon has a meaningful existence of its own, independent of humans.

Continue reading on the ABC website: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-19/the-declaration-on-the-rights-of-the-moon-explained/13256300