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Notice of Minister decisions about space activities
This table highlights Minister decisions to grant, vary, revoke, suspend or transfer a permit, licence or authorisation under the Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018.
|
Application type |
Applicant organisation |
General description of the proposal |
Notice of Minister decision |
Date of Minister decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Overseas Payload Permit (transitional) |
Space Environment Research Centre Limited |
Payload mounted on a CubeSat to support research undertaken by the Space Environment Research Centre. |
Granted |
4/12/2019 |
|
Overseas Payload Permit (transitional) |
The University of New South Wales |
The M2 Pathfinder satellite (CubeSat) will test communications architecture and other technologies that will assist in informing future space capabilities. |
Granted |
13/02/2020 |
|
Overseas Payload Permit (2018 Act) |
EchoStar Global Australia Pty Ltd |
Communications satellite (CubeSat) testing Internet of Things connectivity. |
Granted |
23/03/2020 |
|
Overseas Payload Permit (2018 Act) |
EchoStar Global Australia Pty Ltd |
Communications satellite (CubeSat) testing Internet of Things connectivity. |
Granted |
23/03/2020 |
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Last updated: 4 February 2021
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