The Space Industry (Licence Exemption for Military Activities of Allies) Regulations 2025
Section 3(1)(a) of the Space Industry Act 2018 (“the Act”) prohibits a person from carrying out spaceflight activities in the United Kingdom except under the authority of a licence under that section. Section 1(6) of the Act defines “spaceflight activities”. Under section 3(2) of the Act, an “operator licence” is a licence authorising a person to carry out spaceflight activities.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
27 Feb 2025
—
In force
28 Feb 2025
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 4(2) and (4)(b), 7(4) and (6)(h) and 68(2) and (3)(c) of the Space Industry Act 2018. In accordance with sections 4(2) and 7(4) of that Act, the Secretary of State is satisfied that in the cases set out in these Regulations, the requirement for an operator licenceor the prohibition of unlicensed persons providing range control servicesis not necessary to secure public safety, to secure the health and safety of individuals taking part in spaceflight activities in a role or capacity prescribed under section 17(1) or to secure compliance with the international obligations of the United Kingdom. In accordance with section 68(7) of that Act, the Secretary of State has carried out a public consultation. In accordance with section 68(6) and (7) of that Act, a draft of this instrument and a report about the consultation have been laid before Parliament. In accordance with section 68(6) of that Act, the draft has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
DocumentsOpen on legislation.gov.uk →