
A New Space Race: Who Owns the Cosmos?
A new era of commercial space exploration is forcing a global debate over who owns resources on the Moon and asteroids, testing the limits of decades-old treaties.
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A new era of commercial space exploration is forcing a global debate over who owns resources on the Moon and asteroids, testing the limits of decades-old treaties.

Experts argue that comparing the current US-China lunar ambitions to the Cold War is a flawed analogy that ignores key legal and collaborative realities.

Luxembourg has positioned itself as a global hub for asteroid mining by enacting laws that permit private ownership of space resources, challenging international treaties.

Space is no longer just for exploration; it's a critical battlefield. Experts warn that satellite attacks could cripple modern life, necessitating strong alliances and military presence.

A Russian satellite, Cosmos 2553, is under scrutiny by global powers amid fears it could be a platform for an orbiting nuclear weapon system.