Saadia Pekkanen, a professor of space law and policy at the University of Washington, says nobody can own land on the moon, but that hasn't stopped countries from wanting to exploit its resources.
NASA’s Artemis II mission, which will send humans around the moon for the first time in over five decades, could launch as early as March. This is part of a larger campaign to establish a long-term presence on the moon and eventually prepare for human space flight to Mars.
Meanwhile, China also has a goal of landing humans on the moon by 2030, setting up a kind of modern space race. One reason for the rush: It's like a game of finders keepers, said Saadia Pekkanen, a professor with a focus on space law and policy at the University of Washington.
“How NASA Will Study the Moon—And the Astronauts Going There” from NASA
“Mining Company Says It’s Identified Hugely Valuable Material on Surface of the Moon” from Futurism
“Principles for a Safe, Peaceful, and Prosperous Future in Space” from NASA
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