We’re committed to keeping New Zealanders informed about our licencing activities. As part of this commitment, we are maintaining a register of all high-altitude licences approved by the Minister for Space.

We’re committed to keeping New Zealanders informed about the range of payloads launched into space from New Zealand.

Joint statement from Andrew Johnson, Deputy Head, NZSA and Steve Hamburg, Project Co-lead, MethaneSAT and Chief Scientist at Environmental Defense Fund.

The below summaries are for all payloads and other licences approved between 1 October and 31 December 2024.

Ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI) refers to the systems on Earth that interact with spacecraft.

Our regulatory regime supports the growth of a safe, responsible, and secure space industry that meets our international obligations and manages any liability arising from our obligations as a launching state.

The following provides an overview of national interest considerations and processes, in particular for regulating payloads for launch in New Zealand, or by New Zealand entities overseas.

An opportunity is now available for New Zealand researchers to partner with NASA on Earth observation research.

The government today opened consultation on the Aotearoa New Zealand Aerospace Strategy at the inaugural New Zealand Aerospace Summit in Christchurch, with further financial support for the ambitions of the sector also being announced.

The Government has established 2 new awards to recognise the talented people working in New Zealand's space and advanced aviation sectors and inspire young people.