Title page for E-project-082708-113454

Project Type IQP

Submission date 2008-08-27

Authors
David Coit, PH
Joseph T Miller, millerjt@WPI.EDU, AE

URN E-project-082708-113454

Division Science and Technology: Policy and Management

Title Lunar Property and Mining Rights

Advisor
Wilkes, John M., SS

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
A second space race is upon us. At least 5 Major countries are making plans to visit or revisit the moon by 2025. Serious colonization could begin within three decades in an attempt to harvest the moon for valuable resources. Before lunar development begins the treaty covering property claims in outer space should be revised so as to facilitate private enterprise and secure infrastructure investments by nation states. If the UN does not take action in this area another organization will need to be created to do so.

Files
LunarMiningRightsFinal.pdf

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Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2008-08-27
Authors	David Coit, PH Joseph T Miller, millerjt@WPI.EDU, AE
URN	E-project-082708-113454
Division	Science and Technology: Policy and Management
Title	Lunar Property and Mining Rights
Advisor	Wilkes, John M., SS
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract A second space race is upon us. At least 5 Major countries are making plans to visit or revisit the moon by 2025. Serious colonization could begin within three decades in an attempt to harvest the moon for valuable resources. Before lunar development begins the treaty covering property claims in outer space should be revised so as to facilitate private enterprise and secure infrastructure investments by nation states. If the UN does not take action in this area another organization will need to be created to do so.
Files	LunarMiningRightsFinal.pdf