This one comes from regular reader Matt, who asks if I’d care to shell out $30 for an acre of land — on Mars.
Yes, the people from the Lunar Embassy have expanded. At BuyMars.com you can get a gift package (just in time for Christmas shopping) that includes:
Martian Deed: legal document listing the actual location of the purchased property by quadrant, lot number, latitude and longitude.
*Standard Package does not include custom name print on the Martian Deed. Custom name print is included in a Premium & Deluxe Package.
Martian Map: marks a dot showing the exact location of the purchased property by quadrant, lot number, latitude and longitude.
Martian Codes Covenants and Restrictions: single page outlining the important facts such as a preamble, our mission, articles 1-8 of covenants and restrictions, and epilogue.
Custom Packaging: all documents are packaged in an attractive, futuristic envelope designed to enhance the experience of gift giving.
*Standard Package does not come wrapped in a gift box. Custom Packaging display may vary.
Wikipedia has a strangely sparse article on the legalities of private ownership of space, but my guess is that, when it gets finally settled (ha!) in court, the doctrine of possession being nine-tenths of the law will come into play. Ie. If you have the deed, great — if you’re there. If you’re stuck here on Earth, and your Mars Acre happens to be where the Russia-China consortium wants to build their Mars Base (I propose the term “Marsoleum”), then you’re going to be Es Oh El.
(thanks Matt!)
Grant Hamilton
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