10Simplified outline of this Part

10 Simplified outline of this Part

• The operation of a launch facility in Australia requires a launch facility licence.

• A launch of a space object from a launch facility in Australia, from an Australian aircraft that is in flight or from a foreign aircraft that is in the airspace over Australian territory requires an Australian launch permit or an authorisation certificate.

• A launch of a high power rocket from a facility or place in Australia requires an Australian high power rocket permit or an authorisation certificate.

• A launch of a space object from a facility or place outside Australia by an Australian national requires an overseas payload permit or an authorisation certificate.

• A return of a space object to a place or area in Australia requires an Australian launch permit, a return authorisation or an authorisation certificate.

• A return of a space object to a place or area outside Australia by an Australian national requires a return authorisation or an authorisation certificate.

• The Minister may take into account the security, defence or international relations of Australia in deciding whether to grant a licence, permit or authorisation under this Part.

• The Minister is to appoint a Launch Safety Officer for certain space activities.