A government consultation on a range of issues relating to orbital liabilities and insurance, in response to the June 2022 call for evidence.
Update, March 2024: Due to the complexity of the consultation, we will publish a response as soon as possible in the coming months with a view to implementation next year.
In its response to the June 2022 liabilities and insurance call for evidence, the government committed to consult on a range of issues relating to orbital liabilities and insurance. This consultation delivers on that commitment.
The variable liability limit approach proposed in this consultation reflects the sustainability priorities of the National Space Strategy and the commitment in the Plan for Space Sustainability for the government to consider ways to reduce insurance premia for satellite operations.
It includes a proposal for a variable liability limit, which would implement variable liability limits for satellite missions determined by operators’ implementation of measures designed to promote sustainability and promoted by the UK Government as part of its emerging sustainability agenda.
Any decisions on proposed approaches to be adopted will be taken in light of this consultation. This may result in alternative approaches or policies to those noted or considered in this document.