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  • Space Law and Policy
  • Lunar Resource Management
  • Extraterrestrial Mining

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  • Increasing space launches and commercial space sector growth necessitate clear governance.
  • Existing international law and domestic legislation provide a foundation but lack specific lunar mining management.
  • The Artemis Accords and advancements in space mining technologies highlight the need for regulatory frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a regulatory framework for lunar mining activities, specifically targeting water ice at the Moon's poles.
  • To develop a Lunar Mining Code and a complementary mapping tool to manage prospecting and exploration.
  • To ensure equitable access and environmental protection during lunar resource utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a comprehensive Lunar Mining Code.
  • Implementation of a notification system for prospecting activities.
  • Establishment of a contract system for issuing exploration licenses for designated lunar areas.
  • Integration of best practices and principles for sustainable mining.

Main Results:

  • A structured regulatory system for lunar water ice prospecting and exploration has been proposed.
  • The Lunar Mining Code includes mechanisms for managing access and resource allocation.
  • The developed tools aim to facilitate responsible and equitable utilization of lunar resources.

Conclusions:

  • An intergovernmental governing authority for lunar mining is still absent.
  • The proposed Lunar Mining Code and mapping tool offer a practical solution for managing lunar resource activities.
  • This framework promotes equal access and environmental safeguarding for future lunar exploration and exploitation.