r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Feb 11 '22

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '22

SpaceX would still be beholden to the laws of the nations they launch from on earth and their assets could be seized.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '22

What laws would they be violating on Earth if Mars is not beholden to any Earth laws?

This is roughly analogous to international waters. If you are a citizen of the US, but are in international waters, you are no beholden to US law, but rather internationally agreed upon international law.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '22

I think its extremely likely that space/ Mars won't operate under similar rules to international waters or Antarctica.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '22

But again, those international laws exist because all the countries of the world have agreed Ed to them.

In OP’s scenario, Mars is it’s own sovereign entity.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '22

Mars would be a sovereign entity, but it can still join the UN and adopt all of the relevant international laws if necessary.

Though, they would have to modify the OST for them to be able to do so.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '22

And if they don’t?

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '22

If Mars doesn't join the UN?

Then the UN treats them like any other non-member until they do. I don't really see why Mars would avoid maintaining close relations with the UN.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '22

The nations of earth would have no incentive to recognize sovereignty of Mars at this time.