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Why claim the Moon?
Claiming the Moon, or any celestial body, can be seen as a symbolic assertion of power or a strategic move for future resource access. While legally impossible under current treaties, such claims can generate debate and highlight a nation's ambitions in space exploration and dominance, as seen with Mr Trump's post.
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