2006-08-14 05:59:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I kind of see your point, now one would be able to stop someone from claiming mars or any other planet for that matter if they couldn't even get there in the first place, however the person making the claim would have to be there in person as well to make such a claim, so it would be very unlikely that anyone would even make such a claim in the first place sorry.
2006-08-14 13:21:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe The United Nations addressed this issue about 30 years ago and came up with some guidelines for same.
Try the United Nations site:
BUTT of course we know human nature being what it is will really determine the final outcome of "claiming mars or some other planet".
2006-08-14 13:10:30 · answer #2 · answered by oldtimer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think america wants to get a moon base, surely not just for the views. They will want to mine the crap out or it, then with that done, move onto mars which they have set their sights on next....my only hope is that the rest of the world band together and take over...
2006-08-19 00:35:34 · answer #3 · answered by nick_surflifesaver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of what happened when Columbus discovered the New World. Everyone claimed wherever the put their countrys flag. Only since the United Nations exists, there probably wont be territory wars.
2006-08-14 14:33:57 · answer #4 · answered by reallybored333 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
International Treaty
2006-08-14 13:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by October 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing to stop them, but there's also no way for them to enforce it. Long-term space travel and colonization is gonna require a lot of money and resources, and collaborative efforts between corporations and nations is what's gonna accomplish it. It'll work out in the end.
2006-08-18 20:44:16 · answer #6 · answered by Mark L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing really, but what good would their claim be? If noone accepts their claim, what good is it?
2006-08-20 12:21:08 · answer #7 · answered by kemchan2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nuclear weapons. The biggest dog takes the pie.
2006-08-14 13:04:11 · answer #8 · answered by flammable 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you have a space ship go claim it
2006-08-20 04:49:33 · answer #9 · answered by mini prophet of fubar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can "claim" anything.Question is could they keep it from other claimants?Besides who would want it?
2006-08-14 13:14:01 · answer #10 · answered by paulofhouston 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋