Space Tourism Rules Released By U.S. Government
Filed in archive Exploration , Government / Law by Jonathan G. Cohen on December 30, 2005
and passengers of space travelling vehicles, but not for the craft themselves. As not to interfere with the burgeoning space tourism industry, the "phased approach" of regulations signed into law by President Bush will begin next June with these regulations going into effect. Other safety legislation cannot be enforced for a period of eight years, which will only be mandated if fatalities, injuries, or specific space-craft failures occur. The set of proposed rules states, "This means that the FAA has to wait for harm to occur or almost occur before it can impose restrictions, even against foreseeable harm."Congress has opted to require that all passengers be informed of the dangers involved in space flight and sign a written consent form indicating they understand its risks. Physical examinations for passengers are not required, though they will have to be trained in emergency response procedures. Crew members must be declared fit for spaceflight by a medical checkup every year. Pilots will need an FAA license and, in a stroke of common sense, prove they are able to operate the vehicle.
Read the FAA 120+ page guide. (Scroll to the bottom for the PDF file. )
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