Moon Missions — Key Discoveries

Key Discoveries

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

1967

This treaty serves as the foundational legal framework for all space activities, including moon missions. It establishes principles such as the freedom of exploration and use of…

Artemis Accords

2020 (initial signing)

While not a treaty, the Artemis Accords are a set of non-binding bilateral agreements between the United States and signatory nations, establishing a framework for cooperation in…