New Zealand Space Agency

We are the front door for space activity in New Zealand – the lead government agency for space policy, regulation and sector development.

Our international engagement programme includes visits to, and discussions with other national space agencies, potential investors and entrepreneurs and other government regulators.

Astronauts may be the most well-known space workers, but there’s so much more to your future space career! Space is complex and requires workers with a variety of skills across science, engineering, technology, and more, including areas like communications and law.

Find out how your space career could take off!

• Do you dream of going to space?

Our regulatory regime supports the growth of a safe, responsible and secure space industry, which meets our international obligations and manages any liability arising from our obligations as a launching state.

• Technical three-year review of OSHAA

Keep up to date with the latest news and activities from the New Zealand Space Agency.

NZSpaceTalk keeps you updated on developments in the sector - including new technologies, what NZ researchers and students are up to, and guest pieces from thought leaders and industry.

• International research projects
• Space innovation
• Latest images and videos
• Cool stuff for schools
• NASA interns' vlogs

New Zealand offers many advantages to industry leaders, research institutions and innovative start-ups.

The New Zealand Space Agency regulates launch vehicles reaching outer space, launch facilities, high-altitude vehicles and payloads (usually known as satellites) through licences and permits.

• Payloads approved for launch

Space is of immense strategic importance around the world, and New Zealand’s unique location and conditions make it an attractive choice for an increasing amount of space activity.

• MethaneSAT space mission

We are finalising the process for the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Internship application round and expect applications for the 2023 intake of interns will open in the next few weeks.

How to get in touch with the New Zealand Space Agency if you would like more information or have a question.