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... Taking into account the need to define and develop the provisions of these
international instruments in relation to the moon and other celestial bodies, having
regard to further progress in the exploration and use of outer space, ...
... All activities on the moon, including its exploration and use, shall be carried out in
accordance with international law, in particular the Charter of the United Nations, and
taking into account the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly
Relations and Co-operation among States in accordance with the Charter of the United
Nations, adopted by the General Assembly on 24 October 1970, in the interest of
maintaining international peace and security and promoting international co-operation and
mutual understanding, and with due regard to the corresponding interests of all other
States Parties. ...
... 1. The exploration and use of the moon shall be the province of all mankind and shall
be carried out for the benefit and in the interests of all countries, irrespective of
their degree of economic or scientific development. Due regard shall be paid to the
interests of present and future generations as well as to the need to promote higher
standards of living and conditions of economic and social progress and development in
accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. ...
... 2. In carrying out scientific investigations and in furtherance of the provisions of
this Agreement, the States Parties shall have the right to collect on and remove from the
moon samples of its mineral and other substances. Such samples shall remain at the
disposal of those States Parties which caused them to be collected and may be used by them
for scientific purposes. States Parties shall have regard to the desirability of making a
portion of such samples available to other interested States Parties and the international
scientific community for scientific investigation. States Parties may in the course of
scientific investigations also use mineral and other substances of the moon in quantities
appropriate for the support of their missions. ...
... 1. States Parties shall adopt all practicable measures to safeguard the life and health
of persons on the moon. For this purpose they shall regard any person on the moon as an
astronaut within the meaning of article V of the Treaty on Principles Governing the
Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and
Other Celestial Bodies and as part of the personnel of a spacecraft within the meaning of
the Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of
Objects Launched into Outer Space. ...
... 3. If the consultations do not lead to a mutually acceptable settlement which has due
regard for the rights and interests of all States Parties, the parties concerned shall
take all measures to settle the dispute by other peaceful means of their choice
appropriate to the circumstances and the nature of the dispute. If difficulties arise in
connection with the opening of consultations or if consultations do not lead to a mutually
acceptable settlement, any State Party may seek the assistance of the Secretary-General,
without seeking the consent of any other State Party concerned, in order to resolve the
controversy. A State Party which does not maintain diplomatic relations with another State
Party concerned shall participate in such consultations, at its choice, either itself or
through another State Party or the Secretary-General as intermediary. ...