Novel Space Component Challenge
Published: 12 Dec 2025This document outlines a challenge to test novel space components as part of the Kiwi Space Activator.
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On-orbit Space Situational Awareness Challenge
Published: 12 Dec 2025This document outlines a space situational awareness challenge for space tech to address as part of the Kiwi Space Activator.
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Space AgencyHigh-altitude Vehicle Non-Deployable Payloads: Operational Policy
Published: 8 Dec 2025This is the New Zealand Space Agency (NZSA) policy which sets out the approach that will be taken when assessing non-deployable payloads carried by high-altitude vehicles (HAVs) as part of applications made under the Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017 (the Act) and in accordance with the Outer Space and High-altitude Activities (Licences and Permits) Regulations 2017 (the Regulations).
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PDF, 330KB, 2 pages
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Space AgencyOngoing Reporting Form for High-Altitude Non-Deployable Payloads
Published: 8 Dec 2025This form is for high-altitude vehicle (HAV) licence holders carrying non-deployable payloads to provide the New Zealand Space Agency (NZSA) with reporting on the payloads that have been flown on the HAV.
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DOCX, 773KB, 2 pages
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Space AgencyHigh-Altitude Licence Due Diligence Guidance
Published: 8 Dec 2025Guidance material for high-altitude licence-holders who are required to have suitable internal assurance and due diligence processes in place to understand the nature of the payloads they intend to fly, verify that the payloads fit within the scope of the licence, and to assess customer background and intentions.
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PDF, 135KB, 2 pages
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Space AgencyAppendix 1: Memorandum of Understanding - MethaneSAT
Published: 7 Nov 2025Memorandum of Understanding between MLLC and MBIE – first appendix of the report - New Zealand’s investment in MethaneSAT.
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Space AgencyNew Zealand’s investment in MethaneSAT
Published: 7 Nov 2025A report prepared for the Minister for Space by MBIE, describing the investment design, decision-making and governance, with a view to informing future investments in the Space portfolio.
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PDF, 1.2MB, 41 pages
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Space AgencyAppendix 3: Multilateral Nondisclosure Agreement - Ball MLLC Rocket Lab MBIE
Published: 7 Nov 2025Multilateral Non-disclosure agreement – third appendix of the report - New Zealand’s investment in MethaneSAT.
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PDF, 232KB, 7 pages
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Space AgencyAppendix 9: MethaneSAT - Anomaly investigation report
Published: 7 Nov 2025Results of the Anomaly Investigation into the loss of communication with MethaneSAT – ninth appendix of the report – New Zealand’s investment in MethaneSAT.
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PDF, 44KB, 2 pages
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Space AgencyAppendix 2: MethaneSAT Mission - Operations Control Centre and Support Implementation plan
Published: 7 Nov 2025Project Implementation Plan for New Zealand MethaneSAT Mission – second appendix of the report New Zealand’s investment in MethaneSAT.
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PDF, 954KB, 24 pages