High-altitude vehicle (HAV) licence
An HAV is any vehicle that travels, intends to travel, or can travel to higher than flight level 600 or the highest upper limit of controlled airspace under the Civil Aviation Act 1990.
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MethaneSAT Report: Advancing space capability and climate science
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today released its report about New Zealand’s investment in the MethaneSAT mission.
Kiwi Space Activator: Turning big ideas into big impact
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.
New Zealand and Australia to accelerate space science and technology
Three collaborative projects to strengthen trans-Tasman space science, build capability, and unlock new commercial opportunities.
Space and the economy
Space is no longer just about exploration, it’s a thriving global industry that drives innovation, creates jobs, and fuels economic growth.
New Zealand Space Agency
The New Zealand Space Agency is the lead government agency for space policy, regulation and sector development.
Apply for a licence or permit
Whether you're launching a rocket or satellite, operating a launch facility, flying a high-altitude vehicle, or operating a ground station you may need an authorisation. This page outlines the types of authorisations, who needs them, and how to apply.
2025 Space Scholarship recipients
Seven exceptional university students have earned New Zealand Space Scholarships and are interning at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California.
New Regulatory Regime for Ground-Based Space Infrastructure
A new regulatory regime for ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI) will come into effect on 29 July 2025.
MethaneSAT update, July 2025
Statement from Andrew Johnson, Deputy Head, New Zealand Space Agency