Law-ref.org Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies
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ARTICLE-8     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. States Parties may pursue their activities in the exploration and use of the moon anywhere on or below its surface, subject to the provisions of this Agreement. ...


ARTICLE-11     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 2. The moon is not subject to national appropriation by any claim of sovereignty, by means of use or occupation, or by any other means. ...


ARTICLE-19     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 2. This Agreement shall be subject to ratification by signatory States. Any State which does not sign this Agreement before its entry into force in accordance with paragraph 3 of this article may accede to it at any time. Instruments of ratification or accession shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. ...