Can you own property in space?
Can you own property in space? No one can. The relevant provision of the OST is Article II which states: “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.” “So what?” you might say. “The OST pertains to nations.
Is it illegal to own property in space?
There is no claim for sovereignty in space; no nation can ?own? space, the Moon or any other body. Weapons of mass destruction are forbidden in orbit and beyond, and the Moon, the planets, and other celestial bodies can only be used for peaceful purposes.