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.
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MethaneSAT update, July 2025
Statement from Andrew Johnson, Deputy Head, New Zealand Space Agency
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.
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.
Ground-based space infrastructure
Ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI) refers to the systems on Earth that interact with spacecraft.
Global Youth Scientists Summit
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been invited to nominate a limited number of participants for Singapore’s Global Youth Scientists Summit (GYSS) on 4-10 January 2026. The conference will be in-person in Singapore.
Register of high-altitude vehicles
We’re committed to keeping New Zealanders informed about our licencing activities. As part of this commitment, we are maintaining a register of all high-altitude licences approved by the Minister for Space.
MethaneSAT space mission
As part of the global effort to combat climate change, New Zealand is participating in the MethaneSAT space mission.
New Zealand and NASA Launch Earth Observation Partnership
Innovative collaboration to enhance resilience and sustainability.