Japan, China, and Russia are all in the planning stages of sending space shuttles to the moon. There are a number of international issues that arise over this activity. Issues of ownership, laws, and ethics must all be examined before further action is taken.
Is the moon a territory of the United States? The US landed on the moon and planted the American flag. Was this not an obvious sign that they were claiming the land?
Would China landing on the moon be a sign of aggression against the United States? Do other states need to ask the United States for permission to land on the moon? Is it time that states come together and decide what international laws will govern space activity?
While there are not definite answers to any of these questions they are interesting issue to think about.
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