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Return Authorisation - Australian Government

Description

You will require this authorisation if you intend to return a space object to Australia.

A space object is:

  • an object (or any part of that object) which is to go into or come back from an area beyond the distance of 100 km above mean sea level
  • any part of that object, even if that part is to go only some of the way towards or back from an area beyond the distance of 100 km above mean sea level.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this authorisation, you must demonstrate:

  • competence
  • environmental approval and an adequate environmental plan
  • insurance and financial coverage 
  • safety of design, construction, and operation (including flight path) aligning with Flight Safety Code
  • no interference with Australia’s security, defence, or international relations.
  • whether your object is or contains a nuclear weapon or weapon of mass destruction 
  • risk hazard analysis aligning with the Flight Safety Code
  • if applicable, the terms of agreement or arrangement between Australia and the launching State. 

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Act(s) name

Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 Australian Government

Administering agency

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Australian Space Agency

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.