
A recent analysis argues that NASA’s drive toward a permanent Moon base under the Artemis program may run afoul of international law, creating potential barriers to cooperation and commercial participation. The ISS de-orbit plan highlights a similar legal gap for end-of-life disposal and adds urgency to calls for clearer rules governing both surface activities and disposal practices. Rapid expansion of on-surface operations and disposal decisions could intensify diplomatic and environmental scrutiny.
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