The submersible implosion that killed five people at the bottom of the ocean highlights risks associated with extreme tourism.
to the International Space Station . Even without the space agency’s direct regulations, the commercial space industry has been built on decades of experience and an existing framework that helps inform these private trips.Still, space remains risky business and what’s even more alarming is that perhaps eager passengers aren’t fully aware of the risks.
There’s little to no regulations surrounding the space tourism industry as it is still relatively new. The Federal Aviation Administration is the one that issues commercial space licenses but its role stops there, with no further guidelines on the safety of the crew on board.The government seems to be on the side of protecting the space industry during its infancy stage.
It’s becoming clear, however, that the space tourism industry is in urgent need of regulations. Beyond that, perhaps the wealthy need a more stern reminder that space is an extreme environment that’s not to be taken lightly, the same as the bottom of the ocean.
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