# Lunar Real Estate Can Corporations Claim Lunar Property? By Alex Covert | Published 2008-05-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-real-estate-can-corporations-claim-lunar-property References: [blog.wired](http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/05/law-review-arti.html) Recent discussions of property rights n the moon has pointed out an interesting point - that the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 makes it legal for corporations to claim [lunar property](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longterm-lunar-exploration). Companies could therefore stick their [proverbial flag in the moon dust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-space-exploration) to mark it as their own. Talk about an incredible view! Imagine what the [real estate taxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-real-estate-program) would be like on the moon?! **Implications** - Many consumers relish in being able to achieve or experience the impossible. Such an emotion or feeling impacts specific consumers because it provides a sense of exclusivity or elitism. Businesses that can offer impressive and affluent experiences will appeal to consumers constantly seeking prestige. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lunar Property Ownership:** The ability for corporations and businesses to claim ownership of lunar property opens up opportunities for space exploration and potential commodification. - **Space Tourism:** As property ownership and colonization becomes possible, businesses can capitalize on the creation of exclusive, high-end travel experiences for those seeking a unique and ultimately elite experience. - **Commercial Space Exploration:** The possibility of owning lunar property opens up potential opportunities for research, technology and resource development, creating a new frontier for commercial exploration. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Space Exploration:** The ability to own and commodify lunar property creates new areas of exploration and research, opening opportunities for space technology and resource development companies. - **Luxury Travel:** With the potential for creating unique and exclusive experiences on the moon, high-end travel businesses can capitalize on catering to a select group of elite travelers. - **Real Estate:** As companies begin to claim and own lunar property, there may be opportunities for real estate companies to provide services and expertise for both residential and commercial lunar developments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Moon Landing Missions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ispace.md) - [First-Ever Outer Space Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selenian.md) - [Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-acquisition.md) - [Real-World Property NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-reality-realms.md) - [Space Exploration Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplift-aerospace.md) - [Futuristic Lunar Terrain Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-terrain-vehicle.md) - [Long-Term Lunar Exploration Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longterm-lunar-exploration.md) - [Lunar Material-Based Solar Cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-dust.md) - [Vehicle-Inspired Lunar Rovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-lunar-rover.md)