Why does the Moon always face one side of the Earth? Many people mistakenly assume that the Moon, unlike the Earth, does not rotate on its axis. This is a fundamentally incorrect statement since the Moon also performs similar rotations. The thing is that the rotation of the Moon around its axis has such a character of speed, that during… Read more →
Can a country actually claim the Moon or other celestial body as their territory? The Outer Space Treaty ”Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies” The treaty is the foundation of international space law for signatory nations (108 in 2019). The treaty presents principles… Read more →
