The legal status of astronauts is discussed. Differences in the legal status of astronauts working in national versus international space stations are investigated. Movement of goods, personnel, or ideas across borders is discussed from a legal point of view. The issue of whether the laws governing human interaction on Earth are applicable to the conditions within a space station is addressed. Risks to astronauts in a space environment are assessed.


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    Title :

    Human Work in Space: The Astronaut's Legal Status. Introduction


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    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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