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The aim is to address legal fragmentation in commercial space mining governance stemming from differing interpretations of existing treaties.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Towards a Unified Approach to the Governance of Commercial Space Mining

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This article analyzes regulatory differences in space mining governance, suggesting a unified international framework to prevent conflict.

The aim is to address legal fragmentation in commercial space mining governance stemming from differing interpretations of existing treaties.
Analyzed core principles of the Outer Space Treaty and Moon Agreement.
Examined national laws related to space resource extraction.
Evaluated theoretical underpinnings of legal debates and practical implications.
Identified potential pathways for establishing a unified regulatory approach.
Highlighted two opposing interpretations of the Outer Space Treaty and Moon Agreement.
Demonstrated the risks of fragmentation and regulatory competition among nations.
Argued for the necessity of a cohesive international governance framework to ensure sustainable practice.

Klishchanka et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This article analyzes regulatory differences in space mining governance, suggesting a unified international framework to prevent conflict.