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New Zealand Space Agency
Set up in 2016, the New Zealand Space Agency is the lead government agency for space policy, regulation and sector development.
We are the front door for space activity in New Zealand – the lead government agency for space policy, regulation and sector development.
The National Space Policy outlines New Zealand’s values and objectives on space. It is a key tool to help officials across government inform space policy development and undertake engagements on space in New Zealand and internationally.
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 a wide range of opportunities available for a 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
The New Zealand Space Scholarship covers internship opportunities at NASA’s Ames Research Center, Silicon Valley, California and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California.
How to get in touch with the New Zealand Space Agency if you would like more information or have a question.