NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch astronauts around the Moon, testing systems for future lunar landings and a sustained human presence. However, the broader Artemis Moon base project faces legal uncertainties regarding international space law and territorial claims. This raises questions about the governance and legitimacy of establishing a long-term base on the lunar surface.
Background
NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustainable presence, with Artemis II being a crewed test flight around the Moon. International space treaties, such as the Outer Space Treaty, prohibit national appropriation of celestial bodies but allow for scientific use.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Apr 2, 2026 at 03:05 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10