Session
Technical Session VIII: Poster Session
Abstract
This paper is intended to identify to those considering the use of small satellites and expendable launch vehicles the issues which may affect their ability to obtain insurance for their activities. It first discusses the types of insurance which are presently associated with space activities, including physical damage and liability coverages. It then addresses those aspects of small satellites and ELVs which appear to be different than present insurable space activities, and concludes by discussing how those differences might affect insurance requirements.
Insurance Issues for Small Satellites and ELVs
This paper is intended to identify to those considering the use of small satellites and expendable launch vehicles the issues which may affect their ability to obtain insurance for their activities. It first discusses the types of insurance which are presently associated with space activities, including physical damage and liability coverages. It then addresses those aspects of small satellites and ELVs which appear to be different than present insurable space activities, and concludes by discussing how those differences might affect insurance requirements.
