FIT: Designing the Safety Standards for Space Tourism

The School of Human-Centered Design, Innovation & Art Wants to Make Space Flight for Civilians Safe—and Comfortable

Space tourism is on the horizon…it’s just a matter of when.

But before citizens take their first joy ride into space, a set of safety regulations needs to be in place. Set by Federal Aviation Administration, the rules will likely incorporate commercial jet-type specifications along with requirements specific to human space flight.