Overseas Payload Permit - Australian Government

Description

You will require this permit for the launch of one or more space objects, or a particular series of launches of space objects, from a specified facility, or specified place, outside Australia using a specified launch vehicle. A space object is an object which will, or part of will, go into or come back from an area beyond the distance of 100km above sea level.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

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 permit you must:

  • satisfy the Agency that insurance / financial requirements will be satisfied
  • satisfy the Agency that the launch / launches will not cause substantial harm to public health, public safety or property
  • satisfy the Agency that there are no national security, foreign policy or international obligations that cannot be met.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Application for an Overseas Payload Permit - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.

Act(s) name

Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Space (Launches and Returns) (General) Rules 2019 Australian Government

Transfer

The Minister may transfer an overseas payload permit to another person that meets the eligibility requirements.

Administering agency

Department of Industry, Science, Energy 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.

Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Enquiries

Australian Space Agency

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Operating address: Lot Fourteen
McEwin Building
North Terrace
Adelaide 5000
Phone: 1800 497 182
Phone: 02 6276 1166
Email: enquiries@space.gov.au
Website: Australian Space Agency (Opens in new window)