... 3. Neither the
surface nor the
subsurface of the
moon, nor any part thereof or
natural
resources in
place, shall become
property of any
State,
international intergovernmental or
non-
governmental organization,
national organization or
non-governmental entity or of any
natural person. The
placement of
personnel,
space vehicles,
equipment,
facilities,
stations and
installations on or below the
surface of the
moon,
including structures
connected with its
surface or
subsurface, shall not
create a
right of ownership over the
surface or the
subsurface of the
moon or any
areas thereof. The foregoing
provisions are
without
prejudice to the
international r‚gime referred to in paragraph 5 of this
article. ...