Our regulatory regime
Our regulatory regime supports the growth of a safe, responsible, and secure space industry that meets our international obligations and manages any liability arising from our obligations as a launching state.
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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
Turning dreams into reality with New Zealand Space Scholarships
Working alongside scientists and engineers on world-leading space missions is a dream for many, and in 2026, it will become a reality for a select group of New Zealand post-graduate students.
New Zealand Space and Advanced Aviation Strategy 2024 to 2030
The New Zealand Space and Advanced Aviation Strategy sets out the steps the government is taking to support the development of our space and advanced aviation sectors and supporting principles for our wider space interests.
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.
About us
We are the front door for space activity in New Zealand – the lead government agency for space policy, regulation and sector development.
Approved payloads and other licences
The below summaries are for all payloads and other licences approved between 1 April and 30 June 2025.
Payloads approved for launch
We’re committed to keeping New Zealanders informed about the range of payloads launched into space from New Zealand.
NZ and Colorado to cooperate on aerospace, tech sectors
New Zealand and the State of Colorado have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, further strengthening relationships between the two regions.