Impact of Lack of International Space Laws on Space Mining and Plans for a Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon
The article discusses how a lack of international space laws could impact space mining, with China and Russia planning to build a nuclear power plant on the moon by 2035. This project is seen as a strategic threat to the United States, with Russia sharing nuclear space energy expertise with China. The article also highlights the potential for conflict over lunar sovereignty, as nations cannot claim property rights in space according to international space laws. The moon is seen as a valuable source of minerals, with the race to establish a space base before rival nations being crucial.