28191 (2024). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister for Space

Written Question

Published date: 13 Jun 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	28191 (2024)
Question asked:	30 May 2024
Member asking:	Teanau Tuiono
Portfolio:	Minister for Space
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	09 Jun 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_28191_2024
Document guid:	9f68c913-8853-480e-8a95-b33abfd37519

28191 (2024). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister for Space: What, if anything, is being done to balance the advancement of our space sector with international commitments to peaceful use of outer space and avoiding escalation of space-based military tensions?

Hon Judith Collins: New Zealand advocates for a space environment that is peaceful, sustainable, safe and secure. All space activities conducted from New Zealand or by New Zealand entities overseas must comply with the Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017. This includes the requirement to be consistent with our international obligations and not contradict our national interests and national security.