Space Law
First-Class Ticket to Orbit: Legal Challenges of Space Tourism
Are We Legally Ready for the Era of Private Spaceflight?
Space tourism is shifting from science fiction to booked flights. As civilians begin their journeys beyond Earth's atmosphere, urgent legal questions arise. Are existing space law frameworks sufficient to regulate this new frontier?
In this webinar, we’ll delve into the legal and ethical implications of space tourism. From defining astronaut rights to managing risk and ensuring fairness, we’ll explore how law and policy can — or must — evolve to keep humanity’s next great adventure safe, just, and inclusive.
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What does it mean to be an "astronaut" today?
We’ll explore the legal distinctions between professional astronauts and private space travelers — and why this definition matters.
From rights and protections to international rescue obligations, the status of commercial passengers in space remains a legally uncharted domain. -
Regulating Private Human Spaceflight: A Legal High-Risk Zone?
Commercial spaceflight comes with inherent dangers — but are current consent and risk disclosure standards truly adequate?
We will examine how national authorizations are issued, the international responsibilities they trigger, and who is held accountable when accidents occur.
In a growing private market, the question of liability is more relevant — and complex — than ever. -
Space for All or Just for the 1%?
Is space still the “province of all humankind” — or is it becoming a playground for the privileged few?
We’ll discuss the legal principles intended to guarantee equal access to outer space, the growing disparities in human spaceflight participation, and whether international law can keep pace with a sector increasingly shaped by private capital and commercial ambitions.
Igor Ciminelli
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Veronica Moronese
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