Damage and Liability Insurance for Damage Caused in Connection with Suborbital Flight

This Chapter examines the current international, European Union, United States, United Kingdom, Polish and other national legal frameworks on liability for damage caused by suborbital activity and the insurance of such liability, which are or may be applicable to suborbital operations and the challenges faced by legislators in these legal systems. This issue is vital for clarifying the risk management capabilities of suborbital operators. The separation of issues concerning liability for damages and its insurance into a distinct Chapter is justified by a different—essentially private law—regulatory level. Although this is a very important area for suborbital flights, it logically follows the determination of the principles of admissibility of conducting such activity, from which liability for damages may arise.