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Policy approved for ground-based space infrastructure applications

24 February 2026

Cabinet has approved new policy guiding the development of regulations for anyone applying to operate ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI) in New Zealand.

Space Agency

Kiwi Space Activator: Turning big ideas into big impact

12 December 2025

The government has launched a $1.8 million pilot programme to help Kiwi space innovators develop technologies that could one day form part of a future national space mission.

Space Agency

MethaneSAT Report: Advancing space capability and climate science

07 November 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today released its report about New Zealand’s investment in the MethaneSAT mission.

Space Agency Science and technology

New Zealand and Australia to accelerate space science and technology

28 September 2025

Three collaborative projects to strengthen trans-Tasman space science, build capability, and unlock new commercial opportunities.

Science and innovation Science funding Space Agency Science and technology

Turning dreams into reality with New Zealand Space Scholarships

09 September 2025

Working alongside scientists and engineers on world-leading space missions is a dream for many, and in 2026, it will become a reality for a select group of New Zealand post-graduate students.

Space Agency Science and technology

New Regulatory Regime for Ground-Based Space Infrastructure

23 July 2025

A new regulatory regime for ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI) will come into effect on 29 July 2025.

Space Agency

MethaneSAT update, July 2025

02 July 2025

Statement from Andrew Johnson, Deputy Head, New Zealand Space Agency

Space Agency

New Zealand and NASA Launch Earth Observation Partnership

23 June 2025

Innovative collaboration to enhance resilience and sustainability.

Science and innovation Science funding Space Agency

Seven exceptional students score Space Scholarships

05 June 2025

Seven exceptional university students have earned New Zealand Space Scholarships and will intern at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California.

Space Agency

New rules coming for ground-based space infrastructure

09 May 2025

The Government recently announced legislation will be in place by July for operators of ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI).

Space Agency
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