This Act starts on 21 December 2017. You can think of it like a start date for the rules in the Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017. The Act will be in force from this date onwards.

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This page was last updated on 4 August 2025

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Business > Industry rules

1: Title, or

"What the Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017 is about"

3: Purpose, or

"This law helps New Zealand's space industry grow safely and follow international space rules."

2Commencement

This Act comes into force on 21 December 2017.