Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017

Licences and permits - Permit for launch of payload overseas

32: Application for overseas payload permit

You could also call this:

"Apply to launch or operate something in space from another country"

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You can apply to the Minister for a permit to launch or operate a payload overseas. This is called an overseas payload permit and it is for a specific type of payload. You must follow the prescribed requirements when you make your application.

You need to apply for this permit if you want to launch or operate one or more payloads of a particular type overseas. The Minister will consider your application and decide whether to grant you a permit. Your application must meet the prescribed requirements to be considered.

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31: Overseas launch of payload requires overseas payload permit, or

"Launching something into space from another country? You need a special permit first."

33: When overseas payload permit may be granted, or

"When you can get a permit to send something into space from another country"

Part 2Licences and permits
Permit for launch of payload overseas

32Application for overseas payload permit

A person or persons may apply to the Minister for an overseas payload permit for the launch or operation of 1 or more payloads of a particular type.
The application must be made in accordance with prescribed requirements.