Elon Musk has expressed his desire to 'colonise' Mars quite a few times now and the SpaceX and Tesla founder also believes that earthly laws won't apply to the planet.?
A report by The Independent stated that SpaceX will not be recognising any international law on Mars. It will follow a set of 'self-governing principles' that will be determined during the Martian settlement.
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Musk has also added a clause into the terms of agreement of Starlink satellite broadband services that SpaceX will make its own set of rules on Mars.?
The Starlink terms of agreement reads: 'For services provided on Mars, or in transit to Mars via Starship, or other colonisation spacecraft, the parties recognise Mars as a free planet and that no Earth-based government has authority or sovereignty over Martian activities. Accordingly, disputes will be settled through self-governing principles, established in good faith, at the time of Martian settlement.'
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Reports further added that this future colony created by SpaceX would likely use constellations of Starlink satellites orbiting the planet to provide internet connection.
SpaceX has launched more than 800 satellites with the aim of offering broadband internet around the world.?
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The Declaration of the Rights and Responsibilities of Humanity in the Universe, however, mentions that space would be ¡°considered free, by all, for all, and to all.¡±