UPDATED 17:07 PM EST, January 4, 2013
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Spaceport America has been urging legislators to limit potential lawsuits from wealthy outer space tourists who take off from New Mexico, saying such a bill is crucial to the future of the project.
At issue is liability for passengers who pay to take spaceflights like those planned by Virgin Galactic for $200,000 a head.
New Mexico lawmakers several years ago passed a bill that exempts Virgin Galactic from being sued by passengers. Officials have refused, however, to follow other states in expanding that exemption to suppliers.
