The Outer Space Treaty, formally known as the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, is the primary international treaty governing the exploration and use of outer space.

The primary goal of the Outer Space Treaty is to promote the peaceful exploration and use of outer space for the benefit of all mankind.

Article IV of the Outer Space Treaty prohibits the placement of nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction in orbit around Earth, on the Moon, or on any other celestial body.

Space vandalism is the term used to describe the deliberate destruction or damage of cultural heritage in space.

The Convention on the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage provides a framework for the protection of cultural heritage in space.

Space for Culture is the name of the UNESCO initiative that aims to promote cultural understanding through space exploration.

ESA, the European Space Agency, has a dedicated program for the protection of cultural heritage in space.

Space for Heritage is the name of the ESA program for the protection of cultural heritage in space.

Hayabusa was the first space mission to successfully return samples of an asteroid to Earth.

Perseverance is the name of the NASA mission that is currently exploring the surface of Mars.

James Webb Space Telescope is designed to study the early universe and the formation of the first stars and galaxies.

International Space Station is the name of the international space station that is currently orbiting Earth.

Soviet Union was the first country to launch a human into space.

Neil Armstrong was the first human to walk on the Moon.

NASA is responsible for the development and operation of the International Space Station.