Channel: Scientific American Space Lab

Category: Science & Technology

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Description: A 1967 United Nations treaty states that outer space isn't up for grabs.This hasn't stopped at least one entrepreneur from selling land on our closest celestial neighbors. Scientific American editor Clara Moskowitz explains. VISIT ScientificAmerican.com for the latest science news: goo.gl/lHq0CH More to explore: Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (United Nations) unoosa.org/oosa/SpaceLaw/o... Dennis M. Hope Has Owned the Moon Since 1980 Because He Says So (VICE) vice.com/read/ive-owned-th... -- Credits: Written & presented by Clara Moskowitz Edited by Joss Fong Produced by Eric R. Olson This video was originally published on ScientificAmerican.com on November 25, 2013.