THE LUNAR EMBASSY
In 1980, a man from Nevada, USA, officially filed documents with a local court to register ownership of the Moon. His name was Dennis M. Hope.
After carefully studying the Outer Space Treaty of 1967,he discovered an intriguing fact:while the treaty prohibits nations
from claiming ownership of celestial bodies, it does not explicitly
restrict individuals or private organisations.
Recognising this loophole, Dennis Hope sent ownership declarations
to the United States government, the United Nations, Russia, China,
and other space-faring nations.
None contested his claim, and he became the first private individual in history to officially own land on the Moon.
Following this, he established Lunar Embassy, issuing symbolic ownership deeds for the Moon, Mars, Venus, Io, and other celestial bodies, allowing people around the world to own a unique piece of space.
These are not just souvenirs; each ownership deed is based on a legal filing and provides buyers with official documentation, including exact coordinates, size, and sector code, creating a tangible record of their place in the universe.
To date, Lunar Embassy has sold symbolic space property to over 6 million customers worldwide, including U.S. Presidents, politicians, NASA scientists, Hollywood actors, and countless fans globally.
In South Korea, Lunar Embassy was introduced in 2004 and has been officially licensed since 2016.
Each property is registered under the purchaser's name and issued with an official Deed of Lunar or Martian Property, along with a full lunar map.
All registrations are recorded in a global database linked to the Lunar Embassy headquarters in the United States.
Protected by U.S. trademarks such as "Lunar Embassy®," "Moon Shop™," and "Universe Shop™," Lunar Embassy’s activities have been widely reported by major media outlets, including CNN, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, and KBS.
Through this journey, we pose a question:
"Is space only for nations, or can it be a shared dream for all humanity?"
Lunar Embassy stands at the crossroads where imagination meets reality, offering those who dream of leaving their mark on the Moon and Mars a way to make it real.
Your own small piece of the universe — no longer just a dream, but a record etched among the stars.
🌐 The Outer Space Treaty of 1967: The Foundation of International Space Law In 1967, the Outer Space Treaty was adopted as the foundational legal framework for human activities in outer space. Among its core principles is the following: Article II: “Outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies, is not subject to national appropriation by claim of sovereignty, by means of use or occupation, or by any other means.”【1】 🧑🚀 Dennis M. Hope and the Birth of Lunar Embassy In 1980, Dennis M. Hope, a U.S. citizen residing in Nevada, claimed ownership of the Moon by submitting a declaration to his local county recorder's office. Citing the Outer Space Treaty, he argued that while it forbids national appropriation, it does not prohibit private ownership. He sent notices of his claim to the United Nations, the U.S. government, and other major spacefaring nations. According to Hope, none of the recipients responded with a formal rejection, which he interpreted as tacit acknowledgment of his claim. Based on this premise, he founded the Lunar Embassy, which began issuing symbolic land ownership deeds for the Moon, Mars, Venus, and other celestial bodies to the general public. These deeds are intended as novelty items and gifts, not as legally enforceable titles.
📚 Reference Footnotes
Outer Space Treaty (1967) – United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA):
https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/treaties/outerspacetreaty.htmlLunar Embassy Official Website – For more on Dennis Hope's claims and symbolic property sales:
https://lunarembassy.comUSA Today Fact Check – An article addressing the legality and controversy surrounding Lunar Embassy:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/08/24/fact-check-dennis-hopes-sale-land-moon-isnt-legal/8215690002/OxJournal: Legal Loopholes in Space Law – A deeper analysis of how international treaties fail to regulate private space claims:
https://www.oxjournal.org/loopholes-lacunae-space-law/
