The space tourism industry has gained significant momentum in recent years. Several companies have developed ambitious plans to organize the transportation of tourists to space. The development of space tourism activities raises some challenging legal questions. Emerging challenges include issues related to the legal status of space tourists and the applicable law, as well as registration and liability issues.
This article examines the legal framework for space tourism activities in the United Arab Emirates, how the UAE legislature addresses the complex legal issues raised by these activities, the solutions adopted to overcome these challenges, and the effectiveness of these solutions in providing legal certainty to ensure the sustainability and development of these activities.
This article concludes that the UAE legislature has taken significant steps in regulating space tourism activities and overcoming the legal obstacles hindering their development. It also emphasizes the need to continue improving and developing space law to align with the unique nature of space tourism activities.
Air and Space Law