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Launch Facility Licence - Australian Government

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to operate a launch facility in Australia.

A launch facility is a fixed or mobile facility or place used for the launch of space objects.

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 licence, you must demonstrate:

  • competence to operate the launch facility
  • environmental approval and an adequate environmental plan
  • sufficient funding for construction and operation? 
  • safety of design, construction, and operation? 
  • no interference with Australia’s security, defence, or international relations.? 

Duration

Up to 20 years subject to an annual review

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

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Launch Facility Licence - Application Guidelines - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Space (Launches and Returns) (General) Rules 2019 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.