Regulating Australian space activities
We regulate Australian civil space and high power rocket activities. We also engage internationally on space regulation.
The Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 sets out a regime for the regulation of civil space-related activities carried out either from or to Australia or by Australians overseas. The Act also implements certain Australian obligations under the United Nations space treaties.
There are 3 rules under the Act:
- Space (Launches and Returns) (General) Rules 2019 (General Rules)
- Space (Launches and Returns) (High Power Rocket) Rules 2019 (High Power Rocket Rules)
- Space (Launches and Returns) (Insurance) Rules 2019 (Insurance Rules).