International coordination and cooperation is facilitated by the International Inter-Institutional Space Exploration Coordination Group and is planned for the Lunar Gateway space station to mimic cooperation for the ISS. While this area of the law is still in its infancy, it is in a period of rapid change and development. The resources of space are probably infinite. If commercial space transport is widespread, with much lower launch costs, all countries will be able to directly benefit from space resources. In this situation, it seems likely that a consensus on commercial development and human colonization of space will be much easier to achieve. High costs are not the only factor preventing the economic exploitation of space: it is argued that space should be considered an intact, nature-friendly and nature-friendly environment and that space legislation should protect it more from the use of resources to meet the Earth`s needs. [56] [57] The debate also focuses on whether space should continue to be defined as part of the « common heritage of humanity » and is therefore not available for national claims, or whether its legal definition should be changed to allow private property in space. [58] [59] In order to promote international cooperation in the exploration and peaceful use of space, Treaty States Parties conducting activities in space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies, agree to inform the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the public and the international scientific community, where possible and in practice. , the nature of this species, where possible and where possible. , the behaviour, location and results of these activities. Once this information is obtained, the Secretary-General of the United Nations should be prepared to disseminate it immediately and effectively.
In the exploration and use of space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies, States Parties are inspired by the principle of cooperation and mutual assistance and conduct all their activities in space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies, with due consideration of the relevant interests of all other States parties to the Treaty.