Made under the Space Industry Act 2018
1 statutory instrument made using powers in the Space Industry Act 2018, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Space Industry (Licence Exemption for Military Activities of Allies) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department for Transport
- Made under: Space Industry Act 2018
The regulations exempted authorized allied military personnel and contractors from needing spaceflight operator and range control licenses for specific national security activities, amending existing Space Industry Regulations.
The Space Industry (Licence Exemption for Military Activities of Allies) Regulations 2025 exempt authorized personnel from allied armed forces, international military organizations, and related entities from needing operator or range control licenses for sub-orbital spaceflight activities conducted for national security purposes.
These exemptions apply when activities originate from Crown land, land controlled by His Majesty's forces, or specific ships or platforms in UK territorial waters.
The regulations were created under the Space Industry Act 2018, following public consultation and parliamentary approval, and also amend the Space Industry Regulations 2021.