By treaty, space resources are categorized as the common property of humanity. The public interest appears to exclude private ownership. However, part of the space governance movement is a plan for private ownership of equitable estates in space resources. The common law model is revisited and the historical analogy is made. Real property is distinguished from personal property; space resources are distinguished from space objects; and public interests are separated from private property. Common law possessory estates with limited life are recommended.
Private Property in Space Resources
Eighth International Conference on Engineering, Construction, Operation, and Business In Space; Fifth International Conference and Exposition and Demonstration on Robotics for Challenging Situations and Environments ; 2002 ; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Space 2002 and Robotics 2002 ; 557-564
2002-06-07
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
Private Property in Space Resources
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