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Extraction of useful resources on the moon

08.04.2020

The United States is preparing to develop the resources of the Moon and a number of other space objects. Yesterday, April 7, the official website of the US Presidential Administration published a decree signed by Donald Trump to support the commercial development of space resources.

The introductory part of the document refers to the Space Policy Directive of December 11, 2017. In particular, it is indicated that the United States and its partners intend to deploy bases on the Moon, and later on other space objects, for long-term stay of people. This may require the use of resources, including water and some minerals.

"However, uncertainty regarding the right to extract and use space resources, including the expansion of the right to commercial mining and the use of lunar resources, does not allow some commercial organizations to participate in this enterprise," the text of the decree says.

The White House proposes to ignore the resolution of the UN General Assembly in 1979. In particular, the "Agreement on the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies" states that the exploration and use of the Earth's satellite is carried out in the interests of all countries of the world. The United States did not sign this agreement. The remaining paragraphs of the decree offer the government to encourage the extraction and development of space resources by commercial companies under the control of the United States or in international partnerships.

However, the UN resolution allows non-military space exploration. In particular, Article 3 of the "Agreement on the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies" states: "It is prohibited to establish military bases, structures and fortifications on the Moon, test any types of weapons and conduct military maneuvers. The use of military personnel for scientific research or any or for other peaceful purposes is not prohibited. Nor is the use of any equipment or means necessary for the peaceful exploration and use of the Moon."

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