SPACE: The race for mineral rights 'The sky is no longer the limit' Lessons from earth!

- The paper considers a little explored area in terms of mining in Space.
- The US Federal Act which looks to stake a claim in Space is explored.
- The research is undertaken by a lawyer specializing in law and conflicting policy areas.
- Profit and commercialization vs. mankind's rights and heritage are considered.
- There is unique comparative analysis of other Treaties and Conventions - e.g. Law of the Sea, etc.
- Comparative conflicts are also analyzed - e.g. within the South China Sea.