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Published:April 21-23 1999
Author:
  • Michael Wollersheim
Origin:2nd International Symposium on Space Tourism, Bremen, April 21-23 1999
Abstract:

With space tourism and law it is a typical situation. Every time somebody develops a vision and plans to make it feasible, it is just a question of time until lawyers show up to complicate the situation. It is inherent to law, that it is lacking behind innovations in some respect. Complex undertakings require a legal framework to manage its complexity. Space tourism promises to become a multi-billion-dollar-business, and it is certainly a challenge to create or arrange a legal environment for this undertaking. This short paper tries to touch on some of the essential topics regarding space tourism under the viewpoint of public international law.

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  • NASA
  • Liability Convention
Keywords:Tourism:Law
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