The Australian Space Agency regulates space activities conducted in Australia, or by Australian nationals conducting space activities overseas.
On this page, learn more about the various types of permits, licences and authorisations required to conduct Australian space activities.
Responsibility and regulations
Responsibility and regulations
Australia is dedicated to being a responsible global citizen, ensuring safe and secure operations both in space and on Earth.
Other Australian regulatory approvals that may be applicable
Space activities are subject to authorisations and oversight from authorities other than the Australian Space Agency.
They may include, but are not limited to the following:
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Radiocommunications licencing for communication with satellites
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Aviation safety and air traffic regulations
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Maritime rules and regulations
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Environmental protections and biodiversity controls
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Native Title and First Nations heritage protections
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Customs regulations, including biosecurity
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Export of defence and strategic goods
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State and Territory regulations, such as environmental, land, planning and building authorities
Get in touch with the Office of the Space Regulator
Early engagement with us will help you with the information you need to complete your application
Technology Safeguards Agreement
Technology Safeguards Agreement
The TSA provides a legal framework for US organisations to conduct spaceflight activities from Australian territory. It outlines the safeguarding mechanisms required to protect sensitive US technologies.
Australia’s space sector
There are a range of activities underway which focus on creating an environment for the space sector to grow.
