The Government is reviewing the regulations that manage deposition of space vehicle jettison debris in New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
These regulations currently allow up to 100 launches to deposit debris in the EEZ without requiring a marine consent. Due to the growth of the space and advanced aviation sector, this limit is expected to be reached in 2026.
This discussion document seeks public feedback on whether the current launch limit should be changed, and if so, how.
Consultation opens on Monday 6 October and closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 19 October.
The Government is reviewing the regulations that manage deposition of space vehicle jettison debris in New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
These regulations currently allow up to 100 launches to deposit debris in the EEZ without requiring a marine consent. Due to the growth of the space and advanced aviation sector, this limit is expected to be reached in 2026.
This discussion document seeks public feedback on whether the current launch limit should be changed, and if so, how.
Consultation opens on Monday 6 October and closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 19 October.