Liability Limits Sought by Spaceport America

Las Cruces Sun-News - Spaceport America's future hinges upon a proposed change in the law being pitched for next year's Legislature, spaceport officials contended Tuesday. The measure would limit legal liability for companies supplying parts for spaceflight equipment and vehicles, said New Mexico Spaceport Authority executive director Christine Anderson. The bill would prevent passengers of Virgin Galactic suborbital spaceflights from suing the supplier companies if something malfunctions. Anderson said the legislation wouldn't, however, prohibit them from suing in the event of gross negligence or an intentionally caused problem. The New Mexico Spaceport Authority board on Wednesday voted unanimously to back the proposed legislation. Read full story here: News New Mexico

Liability Limits Sought by Spaceport America