Should anyone own outer space?

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Selected thesis

People should be able to own portions of outer space.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Ownership of outer space could streamline space travel.

  • Pro claim 2

    Governments should be able to acquire areas in space for national security reasons.

  • Con claim 1

    There is no fair way to decide who should own portions of space.

  • Con claim 2

    Space should remain accessible and open to everyone equally.