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Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018
67Damage on Earth or in the air
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67 Damage on Earth or in the air
(1) The responsible party for the launch or return of a space object is liable to pay compensation for any damage the space object causes to a third party: (a) on Earth; or (b) as a result of damage to aircraft in flight. (2) However, the responsible party is not liable to the extent that the responsible party establishes that the damage resulted from: (a) the gross negligence of the third party; or (b) any conduct (whether by act or omission) that the third party engaged in with intent to cause the damage.