Fact Check: Does the United States Own the Moon?

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Claimant: Jesse Watters

Claim: The United States owns the moon.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Under international law, including the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, no nation may claim sovereignty over the moon or other celestial bodies. The United States does not own the moon.

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Date: 02/11/2026

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Last Updated on February 11, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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