As more countries join the ranks of lunar nations, the landscape of space exploration is evolving. With planned missions including manned landings by the USA in 2027 and China in 2030, the interest in lunar resources, particularly water, is intensifying. Michelle Hanlon, a space law expert, emphasizes the potential conflicts and contradictions in the 1967 UN Outer Space Treaty regarding lunar territory and resource extraction. As commercial entities also eye the Moon, discussions about regulations and the protection of historical sites become increasingly urgent.