Outer Space has also become a focus as one of the United Nation's five global commons, which belong equally to all mankind. The common Heritage of mankind Space Outer space is simply the space beyond the atmosphere of the Earth.
Outer space is the largest global commons.
Therefore, information gained from weather observation satellites is shared by many countries, and communication satellites can be used to 'beam' television programs around the world. In addition, countries that are able to launch rockets into space are cooperating in order to learn better how to live and work in outer space. For example, thirteen nations are engaged in building an International Space Station. Antarctica Antarctica is the coldest of Earth's continents. Sometimes it's a lonely place, but during the short summer months, the coastal areas of Antarctica come alive with animal life hatching, swimming, and soaring on the sea wind.