Government Increases New Zealand Space Launch Limit to 1000

Government increases New Zealand space launch limit to 1000

By RNZ A physics professor says he does not trust the New Zealand Space Agency to make good decisions about a likely host of new space launches. The...

Govt increases NZ space launch limit to 1000

Photo: Supplied/Rocket Lab via RNZ A physics professor says he does not trust the New Zealand Space Agency to make good decisions about a likely host of new space launches.

NZ space launch limit to increase tenfold - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre

The number of space launches allowed from NZ is set to increase from 100 to 1000.  The government says the current limit was expected to be reached this year, while the new limit would not be reached until 2050. The decision follows a 2025 review of how space vehicle launch debris could affect our marine environment. Further information on the space vehicle jettison debris regulation review is available here. The SMC asked experts to comment.  P…

Space Launch Limits Increased To Support Growth

A huge increase in the number of space launches allowed from New Zealand will enable our space and advanced aviation sectors to continue their rapid growth, Space Minister Judith Collins and Environment Minister Penny Simmonds announced today.“The permitted number of launches will rise from 100 to 1000, following a review of space vehicle launch debris regulations,” Ms Collins says.“When the limit of 100 was first set in 2017, New Zealand had ve…