You can buy land on the Moon through several private companies and online registries that sell lunar real estate, although these sales do not confer legal ownership recognized by international law.
How to Buy Land on the Moon
- Choose a lunar real estate company or registry : Popular options include the International Lunar Lands Registry (ILLR), Lunar Registry, Lunar Embassy, and websites like Bay of Rainbows. These organizations offer plots in various lunar regions such as the Sea of Tranquility, Bay of Rainbows (Sinus Iridum), and Sea of Rains (Mare Imbrium)
- Select the lunar region and plot size : You can browse interactive maps and descriptions of different lunar areas to pick your preferred location. Prices vary by location and the amount of land purchased, with discounts often available for buying larger plots
- Provide your details and make payment : You fill in your personal information on the website and pay via credit/debit card, bank transfer, or sometimes cryptocurrency. Prices can range roughly from $19 to $120 per acre depending on the location and seller. Additional fees may include shipping, processing, and taxes
- Receive your lunar deed package : After purchase, you get a certificate of ownership, a satellite image of your plot, and a deed package. Some companies also offer mineral rights and other extras. Delivery can be physical or digital (PDF)
Important Legal Note
- The Outer Space Treaty, signed by many countries, states that the Moon is the common heritage of mankind and cannot be owned by any individual or country. Therefore, these lunar land sales are symbolic and not legally recognized by governments or international bodies. Experts and legal scholars clarify that no one can truly own land on the Moon under current international law
Summary
- Visit a reputable lunar real estate website (e.g., Lunar Registry, Bay of Rainbows).
- Choose your lunar plot and pay the required fees.
- Receive a certificate and deed as proof of your purchase.
- Understand that this is a novelty or symbolic purchase without legal ownership rights under international space law.
This process makes buying "land on the Moon" easy and fun as a novelty or gift, but it does not grant you official property rights recognized by any government or the United Nations
