What Australian Space Activities Act 1998 - Launch Permit Requirements, Operator Authorisation, and Third Party Liability Framework requires
The Space Activities Act 1998 (Cth) (SAA) regulates Australian space launch activities and the activities of Australian nationals conducting space operations overseas. The Act requires launch operators to obtain a launch permit from the Minister for Space, administered by the Australian Space Agency (ASA). High power rockets and return of payload from space also require permits. The Act caps operator liability at AUD 750 million and requires third-party liability insurance up to that amount. The Australian Government indemnifies the operator for claims in excess of AUD 750 million and claims that are not covered by insurance. Australia implements its international obligations under the OST, Liability Convention, and Registration Convention through the SAA.
Pillar: Space & Satellite Law · Authority: Australian Space Agency · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/C2004A00432
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- Space Activities Act 1998 (Cth) Section 11(1): A person must not launch a launch vehicle from Australia unless the person is the holder of a launch permit that authorises the person to do so.
- Space Activities Act 1998 (Cth) Section 47: The total liability of each launch operator, return operator and high power rocket operator in respect of any particular launch of a launch vehicle or rocket, or return of a payload, is limited to: (a) $750,000,000.
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