LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND REGULATORY CHALLENGES IN SPACE TOURISM

AUTHOR – GOWRINANDHANAN R S, STUDENT AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, AMITY UNIVERSITY, MUMBAI

BEST CITATION – GOWRINANDHANAN R S, LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND REGULATORY CHALLENGES IN SPACE TOURISMS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (9) OF 2025, PG. 164-172, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

This article is published in the collaborated special issue of Amity Law School, Amity University, Mumbai and the Institute of Legal Education (ILE), titled “Emerging Trends in Law: Exploring Recent Developments and Reforms” (ISBN: 978-81-986345-1-1).

Abstract

The current Space law is not sufficient to solve new problems in this sector, where space tourism is growing rapidly. Most of the most important international space law was created during the Cold War and focusing only for the governments. This leads to many differences in the legal system, particularly the rights of space tourists responsible for space tourists who can create their own space operations in other countries and other countries. Additionally, the mechanism of the mechanism must be determined to resolve legal disputes with the responsible person in other circumstances. In this document, he emphasizes the need to harmonize National Space Law, using model rules for objects such as licensing, insurance, and security. This will make the situation clear and accessible to all who are equally affected. This article also covers potential legal and ethical questions. This is due to new technology, spatial waste and damage to the spatial environment. This issue highlights the need for future legislation while maintaining long-term security and spatial environments. Ultimately, this study shows that legal changes are needed at a good time to ensure a safe, fair and well-organized expansion of space tourism.