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Mars Missions — Key Discoveries

Updated 10 Mar 2026

Key Discoveries

Outer Space Treaty of 1967 (Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies)

1967

While not a 'judgment' in the legal sense, this treaty serves as the foundational legal framework for all space activities, including Mars missions. It establishes principles such…