Virgiliu Pop
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Born1974 (age 51–52)
CitizenshipRomanian
OccupationsResearcher for the Romanian Space Agency, Space lawyer, Author[1]
EmployerRomanian Space Agency
Virgiliu Pop | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974 (age 51–52) |
| Citizenship | Romanian |
| Occupations | Researcher for the Romanian Space Agency, Space lawyer, Author[1] |
| Employer | Romanian Space Agency |
| Known for | Romanian Space Lawyer, Author, ROMars Mission[2] |
| Website | http://www.virgiliupop.com/ |
Virgiliu Pop (born in 1974) is a Romanian space lawyer and author. He has claimed ownership of the Sun in order to make a point about extraterrestrial property rights claims that he argues are bogus.[3] He has asserted that the Moon is a "commons", but also predicts that this status would not last if lunar exploitation were to become practical.[4][5]
He works for the Romanian Space Agency and is publicly active in promoting space efforts in Romania.[6]
In 2026, asteroid (733086) Virgiliupop was named in his honor by the International Astronomical Union.[7]
