Acquisition of Resources in outer Space from the Perspective of International Law

Exploitation of resources in outer space, while having endless benefits for humanity, has remained an unattainable human ambition due to the technical weakness of access to these resources. However, the technical dimension is not the only weakness of the exploitation and acquisition of resources in outer space, but in line with the principle of the common heritage of humanity, the lack of a specific legal regime regarding the exploitation of resources in outer space has also led to many problems regarding the ownership of the outer space, the resources extracted from it, and the use of the resources obtained, which opens the way for a broad interpretation of issues. Using an analytical-descriptive method, the present article seeks to examine the legal status of the acquisition of astronomical objects and the resources available in these objects, and in this regard, by considering the relevant international documents and experiences from human activities in other areas of the planet, seeks to provide legal solutions to human activities beyond this planet. Accordingly, by examining the relevant documents, it is concluded that the supremacy and integration of international regulations in the field of acquisition of the outer space resources paves the way for attaining the macroeconomic goals and the promotion of social welfare on an international scale, and prevents the encroachment of space powers and the occurrence of numerous disputes.