Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ Owning a piece of land is often seen as a major achievement. But for a few celebrities, the idea has gone beyond the planet. Buying land on the moon has become an odd gift and a trend for those obsessed with space. The moon has been in the news after India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission made India the first country to land a spacecraft near the lunar south pole. Let’s check out stories about celebrities who allegedly own lunar lands and have also made headlines.
The concept began with Dennis Hope, who in 1980 claimed to have found a loophole in international space law. He later established the Lunar Embassy and began selling certificates for plots on the moon. Prices have reportedly been offered at relatively low rates, sometimes between $20 and $40 per acre. However, these purchases do not equate to legal ownership under international space law. However, several Indian and international celebrities have received or bought lunar plots, making them memorable tokens of their love for space.
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Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan owns a one-acre plot of land on the moon. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is among the best-known Indian celebrities associated with lunar property. In 2009, he reportedly revealed that a woman from Australia had been buying him a small piece of land on the moon as a birthday gift every year. The plot is said to be located in the Sea of Tranquility, one of the moon’s most famous regions. Reports have placed the price of a one-acre plot at around $37.50. Over the years, Khan has reportedly received several acres as gifts from his admirer.
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Sushant Singh Rajput
Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput had a lovely lunar property on the moon’s surface. Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput was known for his strong interest in astronomy and space. His fascination reportedly extended to owning a piece of the moon. In 2018, he reportedly purchased land in Mare Muscoviense, also known as the Sea of Muscovy, on the far side of the moon. Reports claimed that the property cost around Rs. 55 lakh. His interest in astronomy was also reflected in his collection of equipment, including a Meade 14-inch LX600 telescope, which he used to observe the night sky.
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Priyanka and Ankit Gupta
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and her best friend, Ankit Gupta, own a piece of land on the moon. Television stars Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Ankit Gupta also reportedly received a lunar plot from a fan after appearing together on Bigg Boss 16. Their popularity had grown through their work on Udaariyaan. The one-acre plot was reportedly gifted by their devoted fans, known as PriyAnkit Fans.
Additionally, international celebrities including Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and John Travolta have also been linked to similar lunar purchases. However, such certificates do not provide legally recognized ownership of the moon. For now, they remain symbolic gifts and expressions of fascination with space.
