abstract: The article proposes to define the concept of "astronaut" through the four elements -specialty "astronaut," astronaut's qualification, profession "astronaut" and "astronaut" as the occupation.In this case, it is possible to define the concept of "astronaut" through the labor function of the astronaut.The legal status of an astronaut is considered as a generalization of practical activities in the field of manned astronautics.On the basis of spaceflights experience, additional rules concerning th
journal: Advanced Space Law