These items, deliberately placed or left behind, serve as reminders of our presence in the cosmos and our desire to leave a part of ourselves among the stars. Here are six such items that have found their way into space.

Car, ashes and more: 6 strange things humans have left in outer space

While the Outer Space Treaty bars ownership of the Moon itself, it leaves unresolved the issue of lunar resources. 

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Ted Cruz said the US should anticipate that there will be conflicts as countries and businesses race to reach strategic areas of the moon

US lawmakers seek review of Outer Space Treaty amid Indian, Chinese competition

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Car, ashes and more: 6 strange things humans have left in outer space

Who owns the moon? Here’s why you can buy land, but it’s legally worth nothing

US lawmakers seek review of Outer Space Treaty amid Indian, Chinese competition