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Developing a legal regime for space tourism: Pioneering a legal framework for space commercialization

  • Yun Zhao

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

Space Tourism, considered not an area of priority for commercialization, has never been so heatedly discussed until the historic arrival of two "unexpected" tourists. The development of space tourism no doubt calls for a legal regime, which can better regulate the market and offer clear guidance and expected outcome for the business. It has been widely argued that the existing international space treaties are ill-fitted for space commercialization. The development of a legal regime appears all the more important, even before the space tourism becomes expendable for most people. As long as the space travel technology is mature, there are always business opportunities for space tourism. The present paper discusses the potential for a commercial space tourism industry and advocates a legal regime.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Astronautical Federation - 56th International Astronautical Congress 2005
Pages6977-6985
Volume10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
EventInternational Astronautical Federation - 56th International Astronautical Congress 2005 - Fukuoka, Japan
Duration: 17 Oct 200521 Oct 2005

Publication series

NameInternational Astronautical Federation - 56th International Astronautical Congress 2005
Volume10

Conference

ConferenceInternational Astronautical Federation - 56th International Astronautical Congress 2005
PlaceJapan
CityFukuoka
Period17/10/0521/10/05

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