51Functions of Launch Safety Officer

51 Functions of Launch Safety Officer

The functions of the Launch Safety Officer for a launch or return of a space object are: (a) to ensure that notice is given, in accordance with the rules, of the launch or return; and (b) to ensure that: (i) for a launch—no person or property is endangered by the launch, until the space object is safely in Earth orbit or beyond; or (ii) for a return—no person or property is endangered by the return; and (c) to monitor the compliance by the person holding the Australian launch permit, or return authorisation, with this Act and with the conditions of the permit or authorisation.