"Report Urges Creation of Space Rescue Service for Upcoming Space Tourism Era"
A report by the nonprofit Rand Corp. suggests the need for a Space Rescue Service to be deployed in low Earth orbit or even at the moon to assist astronauts or tourists in emergency situations. While there are challenges to be addressed, such as funding and international treaties, the service would fill a crucial gap in space exploration as the number of people flying in space increases. Currently, there is no emergency-rescue system for space, and the report proposes looking at examples like the International Submarine Escape and Rescue Liaison Office and NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office for inspiration. The first steps toward a Space Rescue Service could involve discussions at space conferences and the standardization of docking ports to facilitate spacecraft servicing in space.