The Lunar Development Cooperative
A Framework for Cultivating a Lunar Economy
The Lunar Development Cooperative (LDC) enables the responsible development of space resources.
It will be an infrastructure and public service provider for anyone operating on the Moon who agrees to become a member. Members must agree to legally binding rules of conduct that promote the sustainable development of space.
Enabling a Sustainable Lunar Economy
The LDC will be structured as a public-benefit company using blended finance similar to many infrastructure projects today.
Up to 49% of its shares will be owned by as many nations as possible, with individuals and organizations owning the rest.
Developing nations and indigenous groups will have more affordable access to shares and the private-sector shares will be accessible to almost everyone on Earth.
The LDC will operationalize the Outer Space Treaty and other principles of space law.