63Damage covered

63 Damage covered

(1) This Part applies to damage a space object causes if: (a) either: (i) the object is launched 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; or (ii) Australia is a launching State in relation to the object; and (b) the damage is caused during the liability period for the launch. (2) This Part also applies to damage a space object causes if: (a) the object is returned to a place or area in Australia; and (b) the damage is caused during the liability period for the return. (2A) This Part also applies to damage a space object causes if: (a) either: (i) the object is launched 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; or (ii) Australia is a launching State in relation to the object; and (b) the object is returned to a place or area outside Australia; and (c) the damage is caused during the liability period for the return. (3) This Part applies to damage mentioned in subsection (1), (2) or (2A): (a) whether the damage happens on Earth, in the air or in space; and (b) whether the damage happens in Australia or outside it; and (c) whether or not the launch or return was authorised under this Act; and (d) whether or not the launch or return was covered by an authorisation certificate.