A Spanish woman has sparked global controversy after claiming she legally owns the Sun and intends to begin charging people for using it.
The woman, identified as Angeles Duran, says she registered the sun in her name through a legal process, arguing that no existing law explicitly prohibits private ownership of celestial bodies not already claimed by governments.
According to her, the registration grants her rights over the sun’s use, a move she believes could justify imposing fees on individuals, companies, and even countries that benefit from solar energy.
Her claim has quickly drawn widespread criticism and skepticism from legal experts and the international community, who point to treaties such as the Outer Space Treaty, which bars nations from claiming ownership of celestial bodies and is generally interpreted to prevent private ownership as well.
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Scientists and policymakers have also dismissed the idea as unenforceable, noting that the sun is a natural resource essential to life on earth and beyond the jurisdiction of any individual or entity.
Despite the backlash, the claim has ignited debate over space law, ownership rights, and the growing interest in commercialising outer space resources.
For now, the prospect of being billed for sunlight remains firmly in the realm of controversy rather than reality.
