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... Recognizing that the moon, as a natural satellite of the earth, has an important role
to play in the exploration of outer space, ...
... 1. The provisions of this Agreement relating to the moon shall also apply to other
celestial bodies within the solar system, other than the earth, except in so far as
specific legal norms enter into force with respect to any of these celestial bodies. ...
... 3. This Agreement does not apply to extraterrestrial materials which reach the surface
of the earth by natural means. ...
... 2. Any threat or use of force or any other hostile act or threat of hostile act on the
moon is prohibited. It is likewise prohibited to use the moon in order to commit any such
act or to engage in any such threat in relation to the earth, the moon, spacecraft, the
personnel of spacecraft or man- made space objects. ...
... 1. In exploring and using the moon, States Parties shall take measures to prevent the
disruption of the existing balance of its environment, whether by introducing adverse
changes in that environment, by its harmful contamination through the introduction of
extra-environmental matter or otherwise. States Parties shall also take measures to avoid
harmfully affecting the environment of the earth through the introduction of
extraterrestrial matter or otherwise. ...