1967 U.N . Outer Space Treaty says no government can claim the moon . Comment: `` It is an open wound that needs to be healed . '' Moon Agreement says lunar resources `` common heritage of mankind '' Experts say treaties outdated , should be renegotiated . Companies and countries , including the U.S. and Russia , planning lunar trips .
1967 U.N . Outer Space Treaty says no government can claim the moon . Comment: Moon Agreement says lunar resources `` common heritage of mankind '' Experts say treaties outdated , should be renegotiated . Companies and countries , including the U.S. and Russia , planning lunar trips .