The Space Treaty Project

The mission of The Space Treaty Project is to restore humanity's hope for the future by providing an alternative to the wars, violence, and neglect that have dominated our history.  It will do so by educating the public about the benefits of the Agreement Governing The Activities Of States On The Moon And Other Celestial Bodies, commonly known as The Moon Treaty.  The Treaty, proposed by the United Nations but not yet ratified by the United States and other space-faring nations, calls for an international legal regime that will protect the "Common Heritage of Mankind" (CHM) while providing regulatory certainty for economic interests.  It would also ensure that the benefits of space exploration and development are shared with all nations, no matter how small or technologically advanced.

NEW! SIGN THE PETITION!  The Space Treaty Project has started an online petition asking the United States Senate to ratify the Moon Treaty.  To read the details and consider signing, click here.

The Space Treaty Project will track scientific, legal, and commercial developments in the exploration and use of outer space. It will analysize how the Moon Treaty affects, and is affected by, such developments, while providing links to related articles and videos. For the full text of the Moon Treaty and all the treaties and principles adopted by the United Nations, click here.

You can support the Project by purchasing Major Tom, a book written by the Project's founder, Dennis O'Brien. Proceeds from the book will be dedicated to the Project and its mission. Click here to purchase.

Major Tom is a realistic, near-future story of two Chinese taikonauts and their U.S. counterparts who get caught up in the race to establish the first permanent human settlement on the Moon. Their idealism conflicts with national leaders who want their own country’s economic system and political philosophy to dominate. At stake is humanity’s destiny as we leave our home planet and begin our journey to other celestial bodies. Who will prevail?

Major Tom is one part political thriller, one part science fiction, and one part romance. It entertains the reader while exploring the future of space exploration and commercial development. A must read for those interested in the next great conflict - and the next great cause.

The Space Treaty Project is fiscally sponsored by the Cloud Forest Institute, an educational and scientific 501c3 tax exempt non-profit corporation. Tax deductible donations on behalf of the Space Treaty Project can be mailed to Cloud Forest Institute, PO Box 1435, Ukiah, CA 95482 or made online at www.cloudforest.org. Please note Space Treaty Project in the memo line of your donation. We thank you for your support.