24128 (2025). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister for Space

24128 (2025). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister for Space: Is the Minister or their office aware that satellites launched from Mahia by Rocket Lab for iQPS are being used for military purposes; if so, are they also aware of other military applications of launches from Mahia?

Hon Judith Collins: I have been advised of reporting from media that iQPS payloads are being used for military purposes, and a subsequent public statement from iQPS which you can find here: https://i-qps.net/en/news/2714/ National interest considerations for payload permit applications under the Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017 are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.