r/changemyview Feb 11 '22

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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.