Plain language law

New Zealand law explained for everyone

Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017

Licences and permits - Payload permits

16: Application for payload permit

You could also call this:

"Apply to launch something into space"

Illustration for Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017

You can apply to the Minister for a payload permit to launch and operate one or more payloads of a particular type. When you make an application, it must follow certain rules that are already set out. You need to make sure your application meets these prescribed requirements.

This text is automatically generated. It might be out of date or be missing some parts. Find out more about how we do this.

This page was last updated on

View the original legislation for this page at https://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1986/0120/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM6966453.

Topics:
Business > Industry rules
Previous

15: Launch of payload from New Zealand requires payload permit, or

"Launching something into space from New Zealand needs a special permit."

Next

17: When payload permit may be granted, or

"When you can get a permit to launch something into space"

Part 2Licences and permits
Payload permits

16Application for payload permit

  1. A person or persons may apply to the Minister for a payload permit for the launch and operation of 1 or more payloads of a particular type.

  2. The application must be made in accordance with prescribed requirements.