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International Law on Lunar Claims Amidst Trump's Statement

Following a statement by US President Donald Trump asserting "the Moon is ours," an international debate has arisen regarding ownership and resource rights on the Moon. According to the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, no nation can claim sovereignty over the Moon. The coverage raises questions about whether a country can plant a flag and claim ownership, engage in mining, and who would own resources extracted from the Moon, such as water or minerals.

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