Space Metals Could Break Peace Treaty, Says Midlands Astronomy Club

Plans going to the Dáil would see Ireland agree to the Outer Space Treaty.

The Midlands Astronomy Club is concerned valuable metals found in space could break a peace treaty.

The Outer Space Treaty pledges peace in the cosmos, and prevents any claims of celestial territory.

Plans being brought to the Dáil would see Ireland become a signatory of the agreement, of which 111 countries have already signed since its drafting in 1967.

Member of the Midlands Astronomy Club, Seanie Morris, explains why the treaty exists:

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