Who Owns Space?
Xploration Outer Space · Season 3 · Episode 6
Private companies are now making plans to venture into outer space to mine valuable resources from asteroids and the moon. But is it legal? Emily Calandrelli as we look at the futuristic plans of these companies, and the recent laws giving them permission. We also look at the legal battles of one man who boldly claims to own an asteroid.
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Season
3
Episode
6
Air Date
15/Oct/2016
Air Time
—
Runtime
20 min
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Private companies are now making plans to venture into outer space to mine valuable resources from asteroids and the moon. But is it legal? Emily Calandrelli as we look at the futuristic plans of these companies, and the recent laws giving them permission. We also look at the legal battles of one man who boldly claims to own an asteroid.
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