Virgiliu Pop (born in 1974) is a Romanian space lawyer and author. He has claimed ownership of the Sun in order to make a point about extraterrestrial property rights claims that he argues are bogus.[3] He has asserted that the Moon is a "commons", but also predicts that this status would not last if lunar exploitation were to become practical.[4][5]
Virgiliu Pop | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974 (age 49–50) |
| Nationality | Romanian |
| Citizenship | Romanian |
| Occupation(s) | Researcher for the Romanian Space Agency, Space lawyer, Author[1] |
| Employer | Romanian Space Agency |
| Known for | Romanian Space Lawyer, Author, ROMars Mission[2] |
| Website | http://www.virgiliupop.com/ |
He works for the Romanian Space Agency and is publicly active in promoting space efforts in Romania.[6]
List of works
edit- Pop, Virgiliu (2009). Who Owns the Moon?: Extraterrestrial Aspects of Land and Mineral Resources Ownership. Space Regulations Library. Springer. ISBN 978-1-4020-9134-6.
- Pop, Virgiliu (2006). Unreal Estate – The Men who Sold the Moon. Cornwall, UK: Exposure. ISBN 1-84685-095-9.
- Avocatul Poporului – Institutie fundamentala a statului de drept: (ISBN 973-96412-8-8) a book about the ombudsman institution 1995
- Orizont Interior: (No ISBN) a poetry book 1992
References
edit- ^ "Virgiliu Pop". Speakers. TEDx Timișoara. February 19, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
- ^ "PRIMA MISIUNE ROMÂNEASCĂ PE "MARTE". Povestea celor şase români şi a robotului Grivei care au uimit NASA – GALERIE FOTO" (in Romanian). Gandul. February 17, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
- ^ Virgiliu Pop (May 6, 2002). "Lawyer "Claims" Ownership Of The Sun". SpaceDaily.com. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ Clive Thompson (December 13, 2009). "Lunar Legalism". New York Times. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ Robert Roy Britt (February 2, 2004). "Could lunar real estate spark a future war?". NBC News.
- ^ Ștefan Both (June 29, 2011). "Bănăţeanul Virgiliu Pop promovează Spaţiul Cosmic" (in Romanian). Adevărul. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
External links
edit- Sean Blair (Summer 2011). "Space property: who owns it?". Focus Magazine. BBC. Retrieved April 3, 2012.