The Space Flight Establishment Liability Act exempts space companies from liability under certain conditions. Companies like SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, and Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, will now be protected from civil lawsuits related to the welfare of crew members.
Therefore, the legislation will not protect companies in cases of gross negligence or willful harm to crew members. Crew members will be required to sign a liability waiver accepting the risks associated with spaceflight, which exempts companies from liability under certain circumstances.
Critics argue that it may be unfair to place the safety burden on crew members, as they are not always fully aware of the risks associated with space travel and can affect them.
Source: Ferra
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