This treaty requires all launching states to keep a registry for objects launched from their territories or under their supervision, and report this registry to the un from time to time Moon agreement Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies Entered into force on July 12, 1984. It has been ratified by 9 States and signed by 5 others The rules against extension of sovereignty to outer space celestial bodies resolved a good deal of confusion regarding such matters. Certainly, prior to the OSt entering into force, there had been considerable uncertainty regarding the ability of nations to claim sovereignty in space based on arriving at a particular place first, especially after the former Soviet Union planted a flag on the moon using an unmanned probe. However, there still remained some questions regarding outer space resource utilization and property rights. The Moon Agreement was an attempt to clarify the remaining problems The principle problems stemmed from the interpretations of provisions contained in Article XI. Below is Article XI of the Moon Agreement Article 11 (1) The moon and its natural resources are the common heritage of mankind, which finds its expression in the provisions of this Agreement,in particular in Paragraph(5)of this Article (2)The moon in not subject to national appropriation by any claim of sovereignty, by means of use or occupation, or by any other means 3)Neither the surface nor the subsurface of the moon, nor any part thereof or natural resources in place, shall become property of any state international intergovernmental or non-governmental organization, national organization or non-governmental entity or of any natural person. The placement of personnel, space vehicles, equipment, facilities, stations, and installations on or below the surface of the moon including structures connected with its surface or subsurface, shall not create a right of ownership over the surface or subsurface of the moon or any areas thereof. The foregoing provisions are without prejudice to he international regime referred to in Paragraph(5)of this article (4)States parties have the right to exploration and use of the moon without discrimination of any kind, on the basis of equality and in accordance with international law and the provisions of this agreement (5) States parties to this Agreement hereby undertake to establish international regime, including appropriate procedures, to govern the exploitation of the natural resources of the moon as such exploitation is about to become feasible. This provision shall be implemented in accordance with Article 18 of this AgreementThis treaty requires all launching states to keep a registry for objects launched from their territories or under their supervision, and report this registry to the UN from time to time. Moon Agreement Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies. Entered into force on July 12, 1984. It has been ratified by 9 States and signed by 5 others. The rules against extension of sovereignty to outer space and celestial bodies resolved a good deal of confusion regarding such matters. Certainly, prior to the OST entering into force, there had been considerable uncertainty regarding the ability of nations to claim sovereignty in space based on arriving at a particular place first, especially after the former Soviet Union planted a flag on the moon using an unmanned probe. However, there still remained some questions regarding outer space resource utilization and property rights. The Moon Agreement was an attempt to clarify the remaining problems. The principle problems stemmed from the interpretations of provisions contained in Article XI. Below is Article XI of the Moon Agreement: "Article 11 (1) The moon and its natural resources are the common heritage of mankind, which finds its expression in the provisions of this Agreement, in particular in Paragraph (5) of this Article. (2) The moon in not subject to national appropriation by any claim of sovereignty, by means of use or occupation, or by any other means. (3) Neither the surface nor the subsurface of the moon, nor any part thereof or natural resources in place, shall become property of any state, international intergovernmental or non-governmental organization, national organization or non-governmental entity or of any natural person. The placement of personnel, space vehicles, equipment, facilities, stations, and installations on or below the surface of the moon, including structures connected with its surface or subsurface, shall not create a right of ownership over the surface or subsurface of the moon or any areas thereof. The foregoing provisions are without prejudice to the international regime referred to in Paragraph (5) of this Article. (4) States parties have the right to exploration and use of the moon without discrimination of any kind, on the basis of equality and in accordance with international law and the provisions of this Agreement. (5) States parties to this Agreement hereby undertake to establish an international regime, including appropriate procedures, to govern the exploitation of the natural resources of the moon as such exploitation is about to become feasible. This provision shall be implemented in accordance with Article 18 of this Agreement