Beyond the Kármán Line: Integrating Aviation Law with the New Era of Commercial Suborbital Spaceflight

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Main Author: Koellner, Edward
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contents <p>This paper explores how international legal frameworks, aviation regulations, and commercial airline practices must evolve to govern the rise of commercial suborbital spaceflight. It examines the legal gaps in existing treaties like the Warsaw and Montreal Conventions, analyzes emerging liability and insurance challenges, and evaluates the impact of reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technologies. Emphasizing the role of institutions such as the European Air Law Association (EALA), the study calls for cohesive, ethical, and sustainable regulation through global collaboration, ensuring a responsible transition from air travel to commercial space tourism.</p>
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spellingShingle Beyond the Kármán Line: Integrating Aviation Law with the New Era of Commercial Suborbital Spaceflight
Koellner, Edward
Suborbital Flight
Commercial Space Tourism
Aviation Law
Liability and Insurance in Space
Outer Space Treaty
<p>This paper explores how international legal frameworks, aviation regulations, and commercial airline practices must evolve to govern the rise of commercial suborbital spaceflight. It examines the legal gaps in existing treaties like the Warsaw and Montreal Conventions, analyzes emerging liability and insurance challenges, and evaluates the impact of reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technologies. Emphasizing the role of institutions such as the European Air Law Association (EALA), the study calls for cohesive, ethical, and sustainable regulation through global collaboration, ensuring a responsible transition from air travel to commercial space tourism.</p>
title Beyond the Kármán Line: Integrating Aviation Law with the New Era of Commercial Suborbital Spaceflight
topic Suborbital Flight
Commercial Space Tourism
Aviation Law
Liability and Insurance in Space
Outer Space Treaty
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15168595