The scheduled 3-year review of the Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017 (OSHAA) was completed and tabled in Parliament in May 2022. This technical and operational review assessed the performance of the Act against its objectives, and considered how it might be improved operationally.
The Act gives the Minister broad discretion to assess national interest for permit and licence applications on a case-by-case basis. This flexible approach allows New Zealand to respond to evolving global risks and priorities.