United States Senate

The Moon Treaty: Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies United States Senate

The Moon Treaty establishes a number of basic legal principles for the use and exploitation of extraterrestrial material; thus it would have a profound impact on how and when men first use these materials. This official publication of the U. S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation contains a historical perspective and analysis of the treaty and a collection of useful documents pertinent to the treaty, as well as the full text of the treaty.