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Human race Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

“No national sovereignty rules in outer space. Those who venture there go as envoys of the entire human race. Their quest, therefore, must be for all mankind, and what they find should belong to all mankind.” quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
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“No national sovereignty rules in outer space. Those who venture there go as envoys of the entire human race. Their quest, therefore, must be for all mankind, and what they find should belong to all mankind.”

Lyndon B. Johnson

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks at the United Nations Conference on Outer Space, 1961

Space belongs to all humanity; exploration should serve collective benefit, not national claims.

In simple terms: Space is a shared human domain.

Key Takeaway

Promote international cooperation in space.

Themes

space exploration human unity global commons

Mood

optimistic serious

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy drafting
  • space mission planning
  • education outreach

Key Concepts

International law collective stewardship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we enforce shared ownership?
  • What mechanisms ensure equitable benefit?
A Different Perspective

National interests may still dominate decisions.

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