Is it legal to go to the moon?

Homer Sexual · 29-12-2008 01:29AM #1

Ok, I want to try and build a craft to take me to the moon. I don't care if I don't come back. It's small, so I wouldn't need that much fuel to get out of the atmosphere. I plan to modify a light aircraft, which I already own, so that won't be a problem.

All I want to know is this: Does the moon, like, belong to America or something? Do I need some sort of permission to go?

Mongey · 29-12-2008 01:35AM

I hope you actually don't plan on going to the moon....

Wikipedia wrote:

no nation currently claims ownership of any part of the Moon's surface.

Agent Smith · 29-12-2008 01:36AM

should be ok, Just bring your passport for like, emergancies

Simi · 29-12-2008 01:39AM

Homer Sexual wrote: »

Ok, I want to try and build a craft to take me to the moon. I don't care if I don't come back. It's small, so I wouldn't need that much fuel to get out of the atmosphere. I plan to modify a light aircraft, which I already own, so that won't be a problem.

All I want to know is this: Does the moon, like, belong to America or something? Do I need some sort of permission to go?

I don't quite think you've thought this through. Also the size of the rockets normally used is because of the force necessary to get out of the atmosphere not the other way round.

Tomk1 · 29-12-2008 01:45AM

Homer Sexual wrote: »

Ok, I want to try and build a craft to take me to the moon. I don't care if I don't come back. It's small, so I wouldn't need that much fuel to get out of the atmosphere. I plan to modify a light aircraft, which I already own, so that won't be a problem.

All I want to know is this: Does the moon, like, belong to America or something? Do I need some sort of permission to go?

Cool idea but are you joking, maybe send a coin or something like that. A thin plane would'nt survive in space never mind making it out of the atmosphere.

seanybiker · 29-12-2008 01:57AM

your gonna have some commute to work.

Flyer1 · 29-12-2008 02:07AM

Might have a bit of trouble closing your flightplan using a VHF radio if you're on the moon. Although i'm sure Vodafone are putting a mast on the moon so you could always call Shannon to close the plan.

samhail · 29-12-2008 02:23AM

jeez how un-informed people are ! like seriously !

check out http://www.lunarregistry.com/?source=gmoon
Prices start at less than $20/acre.

And Remember !
It's not just a piece of paper. It's a ticket to the future.

tech77 · 29-12-2008 03:09AM

Tomk1 wrote: »

Cool idea but are you joking, maybe send a coin or something like that. A thin plane would'nt survive in space never mind making it out of the atmosphere.

Something tells me he is tbh.

Sangre · 29-12-2008 03:11AM

Homer Sexual wrote: »

Ok, I want to try and build a craft to take me to the moon. I don't care if I don't come back. It's small, so I wouldn't need that much fuel to get out of the atmosphere. I plan to modify a light aircraft, which I already own, so that won't be a problem.

All I want to know is this: Does the moon, like, belong to America or something? Do I need some sort of permission to go?

the moon is exactly where all you homersexuals belong.

RoundyMooney · 29-12-2008 03:13AM

Lunatic.

http://www.roflcat.com/images/cats/astronaut.jpg

javaboy · 29-12-2008 03:15AM

Nobody owns the moon so you're free to go there if you like. And while you're there, would you pick up some of that nice, green moon money for me, javaboy?

tech77 · 29-12-2008 03:15AM

RoundyMooney wrote: »

Lunatic.

http://www.roflcat.com/images/cats/astronaut.jpg

LOL

Oswald Osbourne · 29-12-2008 03:16AM

Homer Sexual wrote: »

Do I need some sort of permission to go?

You need permission from your mammy. After that you're all set.

Sharpshooter · 29-12-2008 03:20AM

Homer Sexual wrote: »

Ok, I want to try and build a craft to take me to the moon. I don't care if I don't come back. It's small, so I wouldn't need that much fuel to get out of the atmosphere. I plan to modify a light aircraft, which I already own, so that won't be a problem.

All I want to know is this: Does the moon, like, belong to America or something? Do I need some sort of permission to go?

Only a lunartic would try this.
pft , everyone knows the Americans own the Moon.

monkeyfudge · 29-12-2008 03:21AM

Don't forget to bring plenty of cream crackers...

Sangre · 29-12-2008 03:25AM

javaboy wrote: »

Nobody owns the moon so you're free to go there if you like. And while you're there, would you pick up some of that nice, green moon money for me, javaboy?

No deal javaboy, that moon money is mine!

thepensioner · 29-12-2008 03:27AM

Fire Rockets & Be Damned ... Its kinda like planning permission ... simply do it & worry about the legal nicities afterwords :-)

Holsten · 29-12-2008 03:29AM

Why would anyone want to go to the moon?

A bunch of gray sand.. and rocks... YAY!

DanGerMus · 29-12-2008 03:32AM

It's illegal to do a moon:pac:

monkeyfudge · 29-12-2008 03:35AM

Homer Sexual wrote: »

Ok, I want to try and build a craft to take me to the moon. I don't care if I don't come back. It's small, so I wouldn't need that much fuel to get out of the atmosphere.

Actually 4 days worth of oxygen and containers for it may weigh quite a bit.

Bob the Builder · 29-12-2008 03:36AM

I wonder does the moon have recessions. Imagine Brian Cowen spending $1 billion on 'Research & Development' just to get to the moon, to find that theres anothre recession on there.

Maybe Roddy Molloy has already been there on his 'Space Research & Development relationship Trips' with Fás?

I don't think Harney ever went to the Moon though. I think she actually got her hair done on earth. It was her gift for being left behind after being rejected by her spacesuit. Her fat was taking up all the oxygen.

evercloserunion · 29-12-2008 03:44AM

I own the moon. And no, you can't go.

Nehaxak · 29-12-2008 03:57AM

Could also just use astral projection. Dedicate enough time to it and lots of practice, I'm sure you could reach the moon (or further).

That or build/invent a gravitational controlling device to power your craft, loads have tried, many have failed.

All equally mad ideas.

MrAbc · 29-12-2008 04:36AM

Maybe you could make a bet with Richard Branson that you can land him on the Moon sooner than he can land you on the Moon!!

He'll have you on the Moon by the end of the week prob

Just ignore all the huge "Virgin" branding on your spacesuit. It'll look cool. Honest.

Alternatively China might take a punt on showcasing you as a happy neo-sino-commie inductee (you may have to learn Chinese and constantly spout some politico mumbo-jumbo to sing their praises and your eternal love of the Red Way, etc). But they've got nice space tech now and no end of man-power to box you into your plastic, lead-painted space coffin craft. Their quality control boffins know exactly where the broken glass and toxic insecticide is supposed to be packed...

Send us a postcard!!
[NB: The Royal Mail are good for deliveries to/from the Moon. Well, it does seem that some of the UK post travels via the Moon currently...]

Mal-Adjusted · 29-12-2008 04:43AM

Mongey wrote: »

I hope you actually don't plan on going to the moon....

im guessing it's a hypothetical situation. the government would more than likley stop you before hand citing danger to yourself or others, but legally no, the moon doesn't "belong" to anyone.

slightly OT,but apply the same thing to antarctica, what would the story be?

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 29-12-2008 05:59AM

It belongs to nobody, no mans land as far as I am aware :P

kaiser soza · 29-12-2008 06:07AM

You can go, just don't be atouching any of my three beautiful robot daughters.

Professey Chin · 29-12-2008 06:14AM

I went to the moon once. Was standin there, beautiful view of earth and then I get cracked in the back of the head by a cat.A CAT!!Little fcuker was tryin to jump over it but I was in the way....so he died

kaiser soza · 29-12-2008 06:23AM

Go see MASA (Mexican Aeronáutica y Spacial Administración) they will take you to the moon for $200 and say hello to Willzyx.

Mahatma coat · 29-12-2008 06:23AM

Just ask the Lizzzzzzzzzzzzzards for a lift, onc they finish spraying chemtrails they head back to their secret base on the Dark Side of the moon

as for The Antartica thing, No one owns it, but there are international laws prohibiting anyone from setin up any kind of permanent settlement there. all those modern Bases are temporary strucures, so the only permanent structures are the old whaling stations (thereopening of which mightbe frowned upon) and the Secret Nazi/Lizzzzard UFO base built in the 30's

so realisticly you need to talk to your local Lizard

Is it legal to go to the moon?

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