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International law contradicts Trump's claim of Moon ownership

Despite Donald Trump's recent social media claim, international treaties prohibit any nation from claiming ownership of the Moon.

The Business Standard ยท 20 September 2026, 6:05 PM

US President Donald Trump recently asserted that 'The Moon Is Ours' in a post on Truth Social. However, the 1967 Outer Space Treaty explicitly prohibits any nation from claiming sovereignty or ownership over lunar territory. Under this international framework, celestial bodies are not subject to national appropriation by any country.