THE STATUS QUO OF SOVEREIGNTY IN SPACE EXPLORATION

Everyone is constantly curious about outer space. We can track space travel back to prehistoric times. From historical to modern individuals are known to be fascinated by the motions and activity of the planets and stars for life journey predictions.  Thus, these celestial bodies in space have had a significant impact on life predictions. The exploration of space has gained impetus in recent decades. Even space exploration is of great interest to private players. The goal of space exploration is to benefit humanity, and this is being pursued by government, public-private, and private initiatives.

The question of sovereignty in space or over celestial bodies comes up in light of these advancements in space activity. Humans have visited the moon thus far. The story of the first man landing on the moon is widely known. The act of setting foot on the moon also calls into question who should have sovereignty over the celestial bodies in space. The authors of the paper researched the subject of celestial body sovereignty and attempted to determine its current state. To understand sovereignty, the authors have researched international space law treaties. Sovereignty is a critical issue in space law, so it is important to understand its status quo. The doctrinal analysis of secondary texts that are in the public domain led to the creation of this paper.