UK Statutory Instrument 2021 United Kingdom

Space Industry Regulations 2021

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At a glance

Enforced by

What's here

220 compliance obligations, 4 practical guides across 2 topics

Penalty landscape

12 of 220 obligations carry a criminal penalty. 18 carry different penalties and 190 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Who this Act binds

Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.

Operator 75
Licence Holder 68
Any Person 43
Applicant 14
Employee 6
Director or Officer 3
Trader 1
Occupier 1

Plus 9 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.

Relevant guidance

Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.

Supporting — topic alignment

4 guides

Air transport: compliance checklist

Get your aviation and spaceflight licences and certificates

UK Space Industry Licensing

Which approval regime applies to your transport equipment

Other Acts binding the same actors

For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.

Operators also bound by 730 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Licence Holders also bound by 221 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Petroleum (Current Model Clauses) Order 1999 1999 317 duties
The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Seaward and Landward Areas) Regulations 2004 2004 123 duties
Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 76 duties
The Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 1991 1991 65 duties
The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 2014 2014 51 duties

Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties

Applicants also bound by 294 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 46 duties
Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 30 duties
The Land Registration Rules 2003 2003 25 duties
Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 18 duties
Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 2017 10 duties

Employees also bound by 182 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 1996 13 duties
Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 2012 12 duties
Shared Parental Leave Regulations 2014 2014 10 duties
The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 10 duties
Paternity and Adoption Leave Regulations 2002 2002 9 duties

Directors and Officers also bound by 425 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 161 duties
Companies Act 2006 2006 108 duties
Insolvency Act 1986 1986 72 duties
The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 2008 55 duties
The Housing Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2018 2018 26 duties

Traders also bound by 826 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 413 duties
Companies Act 2006 2006 243 duties
The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 2008 114 duties
Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 62 duties
Building Societies Act 1986 1986 56 duties

Occupiers also bound by 259 other Acts (top 5 shown)

The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021 2021 39 duties
Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 2006 34 duties
The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995 1995 34 duties
Highways Act 1980 1980 23 duties
Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 2015 18 duties

What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1 — General

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s.001

Citation, commencement and extent

s.002

Interpretation

Part 2 — Appointment of the regulator

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s.003

Appointment of Civil Aviation Authority

s.004

Concurrent appointment for functions of issuing guidance

Part 3 — Grant of a licence – general

s.007

Prescribed roles: spaceport licensees

Appoint key safety and security managers for spaceport operations Licence Holder

s.008

Prescribed role: all operators

Appoint an accountable manager for spaceflight licensed activities Operator

s.009

Prescribed roles: spaceflight operators

Appoint key safety and management roles for spaceflight operations Operator

s.011

Prescribed roles: range control licensees

Appoint specific managers for range control operations Licence Holder

s.012

Licensee’s duty to ensure necessary resources for individuals in prescribed roles

Provide necessary resources for individuals in prescribed roles Licence Holder

s.013

Duty to inform regulator of changes: individuals in prescribed roles

Unlimited fine

Notify the CAA of changes to key staff members Licence Holder

s.018

How to apply for a licence

Apply for a space industry licence in the required format Any Person

s.019

How the regulator considers the application

Cooperate with the regulator's inspection and information requests Applicant

s.021

Preparation of the licence and informing the applicant of its grant

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAA must issue the spaceflight licence and provide reasons for conditions Statutory regulator

s.022

Informing the applicant of the refusal of a licence

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAA must provide written reasons if a spaceflight licence is refused Statutory regulator

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s.005

Part 4 — Grant of a spaceflight operator licence: risk

s.026

Flight safety analysis

Carry out a flight safety analysis for spaceflight activities Applicant

s.027

Ground safety analysis

Carry out a ground safety analysis for spaceflight activities Applicant

s.028

Steps to be taken for each identified hazard

Assess hazards and create a safety operations manual for space activities Applicant

s.029

Contents of the safety case

Submit a comprehensive safety case for spaceflight license applications Applicant

s.030

Applicant to provide safety operations manual to regulator

Submit your safety operations manual to the CAA Applicant

s.032

Prescribed requirements for risk assessment

Conduct safety risk assessments for human spaceflight occupants Applicant

s.033

Information to be provided to regulator about risk assessment

Submit risk assessment and evidence when applying for a spaceflight licence Applicant

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s.025

Interpretation

s.031

Prescribed roles

Part 5 — Grant of a spaceport licence

s.035

Grant of a spaceport licence: prescribed criteria for horizontal spaceports

Ensure horizontal spaceport is located at a certified and secured aerodrome Any Person

s.036

Grant of a spaceport licence: safety case requirement

Prepare and submit a safety case for a spaceport licence Applicant

s.038

Grant of a spaceport licence: siting assessment requirement

Conduct a siting assessment for a proposed spaceport Applicant

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s.034

Interpretation

s.037

Grant of a spaceport licence: safety clear zone requirement

s.039

“Members of the public”: prescribed meaning under section 2(7) for the purpose of section 10(a) (grant of a spaceport licence)

s.040

Persons who are not members of the public

Part 6 — Range Control Services

s.042

The licensee’s organisation and management

Maintain resources, staff, and infrastructure for range control services Licence Holder

s.043

Relevant agreements

Establish and maintain written agreements for range control services Licence Holder

s.045

Communication with relevant authorities

Establish real-time communication networks for spaceflight safety Licence Holder

s.046

Identification of the designated range

Identify and communicate the designated range before spaceflight activities Licence Holder

s.047

Identification of hazard areas

Identify and communicate hazard areas before spaceflight activities Licence Holder

s.048

Monitoring of a hazard area

Protect and monitor spaceflight hazard areas Licence Holder

s.049

Requirement to notify persons

Notify authorities, landowners and emergency services about spaceflight activities Licence Holder

s.051

Warning notices

Issue warning notices before spaceflight activities in warning zones Licence Holder

s.052

Safety and quality management systems requirement

Establish and maintain safety and quality management systems for range control services Licence Holder

s.054

Conditions applying to spaceflight operator

Separate range control services from spaceflight operations Operator

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s.041

Part 7 — Training, qualifications and medical fitness

s.058

Responsibility of licensees

Ensure all staff involved in spaceflight are qualified, trained, and fit Licence Holder

s.059

Training resources

Maintain adequate training resources and manage third-party providers Licence Holder

s.060

Records

Keep detailed training and mission rehearsal records Licence Holder

s.062

The training manager (application for approval)

Apply for approval of your training manager Licence Holder

s.063

The training manager’s functions

Ensure the training manager performs their statutory duties Any Person

s.066

Training manual

Compile, approve, and maintain a spaceflight training manual Licence Holder

s.067

Approval of the training manual

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAA must approve training manual sections if they are fit for purpose Statutory regulator

s.068

Changes to the training manual

Get approval for changes to your spaceflight training manual Applicant

s.069

Training programme

Establish and maintain a spaceflight training programme Licence Holder

s.070

Training and assessments

Conduct staff competence assessments and mission rehearsals Licence Holder

s.071

Training equipment

Ensure access to and monitor compliant spaceflight training equipment Licence Holder

s.072

Medical obligations

Ensure medical fitness of all spaceflight crew and participants Licence Holder

s.073

Certificates and confirmation of medical fitness

Ensure all flight crew and participants are medically fit for spaceflight Trader

s.074

Illness, injury and related conditions

Unlimited fine

Crew member or remote pilot works while medically unfit Any Person
Fail to comply with medical fitness requirements Any Person

s.077

Medical records

Maintain and protect medical records for spaceflight participants Licence Holder

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s.055

Part 8 — Safety of operator’s spaceflight activities

s.079

A spaceflight operator’s safety duty

Ensure all spaceflight activities are carried out safely Operator

s.080

Safety case and risk assessment review and revision requirements

Review and update your spaceflight safety case and risk assessment Operator

s.081

Steps required after review, or review and revision, of the safety case

Submit revised safety case or explain decision not to revise Operator

s.082

Steps required after review, or review and revision, of the risk assessment

Submit revised risk assessments and wait for CAA approval before launch Operator

s.083

Demonstration of compliance with safety requirements

Demonstrate compliance in safety cases and risk assessments Operator

s.084

A spaceflight operator’s organisation

Maintain adequate resources and structure for spaceflight operations Operator

s.085

Safety management system

Establish and maintain a safety management system Operator

s.086

Responsibilities of the safety manager

Ensure the safety manager fulfills reporting and communication duties Operator

s.087

Responsibilities of the accountable manager

Accountable manager must record and address all safety concerns Operator

s.088

Responsibilities of the launch director

Ensure the launch director addresses safety concerns and is present on-site Operator

s.089

Flight termination personnel

Appoint and empower flight termination personnel Operator

s.090

Safety operations manual

Maintain and distribute a safety operations manual Operator

s.091

The launch vehicle

Ensure launch vehicles are fit for spaceflight activities Operator

s.092

The launch vehicle’s ground support equipment

Ensure ground support equipment is fit for purpose and verified Operator

s.093

A reusable launch vehicle

Maintain and report on reusable launch vehicles before flight Operator

s.094

Verification and validation by testing etc. of the launch vehicle and the ground support equipment

Verify and validate the launch vehicle and ground equipment Operator

s.095

The spaceport (or other place of launch or landing) and the range

Ensure spaceport and range are fit for spaceflight activities Operator

s.096

Communication during the operator’s spaceflight activities

Maintain reliable communications during spaceflight activities Operator

s.097

Monitoring the environmental and meteorological conditions

Monitor and share weather and environmental data during spaceflights Operator

s.098

Dangerous goods

Only carry dangerous goods if permitted by your spaceflight licence Operator

s.099

Conditions for commencing the operator’s spaceflight activities

Verify safety conditions before starting spaceflight activities Director or Officer

s.100

During flight: monitoring and termination

Monitor and terminate spaceflights to ensure safety Operator

s.101

Additional requirement relating to the launch vehicle during operator’s spaceflight activities

Monitor and manage launch vehicle safety after reaching orbit Operator

s.102

Information on human occupants and dangerous goods on board a launch vehicle

Maintain lists of human occupants and dangerous goods on board Operator

s.103

Recording, collecting and retaining information made before or during the operator’s spaceflight activities

Record and retain information regarding spaceflight activities Operator

s.104

Emergency response plan requirement

Maintain and test a spaceflight emergency response plan Operator

s.106

The roles and duties of each member of the crew or a remote pilot

Define and communicate roles for spaceflight crew and remote pilots Operator

s.107

Information about the flight

Provide flight crew or remote pilots with safety-critical information Operator

s.108

Authority to pilot in command or remote pilot

Grant authority to the pilot in command or remote pilot Operator

s.109

Additional conditions if the launch vehicle has a human occupant

Install specific life support and safety systems for human-crewed spaceflights Operator

s.110

Numbers of crew or spaceflight participants on board

Determine the number of crew and passengers for each spaceflight Operator

s.111

Accessibility of instruments and equipment

Ensure instruments and equipment are accessible to flight crew Operator

s.112

Emergency equipment

Equip launch vehicles with emergency and evacuation equipment Operator

s.113

Atmospheric conditions on board

Maintain safe atmospheric conditions and air quality on spacecraft Operator

s.114

Obligations of pilot in command or remote pilot immediately before the flight

Unlimited fine

Perform vehicle inspections and record checks before spaceflight Operator

s.115

Obligations of pilot in command or remote pilot to carry out flight safely

Ensure flight safety and report license or legal breaches Operator

s.116

Pilot in command, flight crew or remote pilot to remain at stations

Flight crew and pilots must remain at their stations during flight Operator

s.117

Pilot in command’s obligations to a spaceflight participant about stations

Unlimited fine

Ensure spaceflight participants are seated and restrained during flight Operator

s.118

Remote pilot’s obligations to a spaceflight participant about stations

Ensure spaceflight participants are seated and restrained during flight Any Person

s.119

Launch director’s or safety manager’s obligations to a spaceflight participant about stations

Ensure unpiloted vehicle participants are seated and restrained Director or Officer

s.120

Prohibiting the launch vehicle carrying a spaceflight participant

Ensure launch vehicles carrying participants are fit for flight Operator

s.121

A spaceflight participant to remain at station

2 years imprisonment

Spaceflight participants must remain seated and restrained Any Person

s.122

Availability of seating requirement to a spaceflight participant

Provide seating requirement information to spaceflight participants Operator

s.123

Information about the operator’s spaceflight activities

Provide updated spaceflight information to human occupants before flight Operator

s.129

Failure of a pilot in command to carry out obligations to a spaceflight participant about stations

Fail to ensure spaceflight participant is seated and restrained Any Person

s.130

Failure of a remote pilot to carry out obligations to a spaceflight participant about stations

Fail to secure spaceflight participant in assigned seat Any Person

s.131

Failure of a launch director or a safety manager to carry out obligations to a spaceflight participant about stations

Fail to secure spaceflight participant in seat Director or Officer

s.133

Penalties

2 years imprisonment

Commit offence under Space Industry Regulations 124‑132 Any Person

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s.078

Part 9 — Cosmic radiation requirements: crew of a launch vehicle and crew of a carrier aircraft

s.135

Authorisation and prohibition on exposure

Limit crew exposure to cosmic radiation Operator

s.136

Risk of exposure of crew members to cosmic radiation

Assess and manage crew exposure to cosmic radiation Operator

s.137

Requirements to assess and inform

Assess and inform crew of cosmic radiation exposure Operator

s.138

Protection of pregnant crew

Protect pregnant crew from cosmic radiation Operator

s.139

Monitoring of exposure to cosmic radiation: crew other than classified crew

Monitor cosmic radiation exposure for non-classified crew Operator

s.140

Provision of information and training to crew

Provide cosmic radiation training and information to spaceflight crew Operator

s.141

Overexposure

Investigate and report suspected cosmic radiation overexposure Operator

s.142

Continued working of overexposed crew

Do not assign overexposed crew to radiation-exceeding duties and inform them of dose limits Operator

s.143

Classification of crew

Only classify crew as fit after medical clearance and review suitability Operator

s.144

Medical surveillance

Ensure medical surveillance and health reviews for spaceflight crew Operator

s.145

Health records

Create and retain health records for classified spaceflight crew Operator

s.146

Monitoring of exposure to cosmic radiation: classified crew

Monitor cosmic radiation exposure for classified spaceflight crew Operator

s.147

Records of exposure to cosmic radiation of classified crew

Maintain and submit cosmic radiation exposure records for crew Operator

s.148

Access to records of individual exposure to cosmic radiation

Provide cosmic radiation exposure records upon request Operator

s.149

Instruction of experts

Appoint an expert to review crew radiation protection processes Operator

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s.134

Interpretation

s.150

Consequential amendments

Part 10 — Spaceport safety

s.152

A spaceport licensee’s safety duty

Ensure safe operation of spaceport and manage accident risks Licence Holder

s.153

Horizontal spaceport location requirement

Locate horizontal spaceports at certified or CAA licensed aerodromes Occupier

s.154

Requirement to retain the safety case

Keep your current spaceport safety case for the life of your licence Licence Holder

s.155

Safety case review and revision requirement

Review and update your spaceport safety case regularly Licence Holder

s.156

Steps required after review, or review and revision, of safety case

Submit revised safety cases or justifications for non-revision to the CAA Licence Holder

s.157

Safety clear zone requirement

Establish and manage a safety clear zone for spaceport operations Licence Holder

s.158

Hazardous material storage facilities: location requirements and plan

Designate and map hazardous material storage areas at the spaceport Licence Holder

s.159

Hazardous material: handling and venting areas

Designate safe areas for handling and venting hazardous materials Licence Holder

s.160

Propellants etc.: fit for purpose requirement

Ensure hazardous materials at spaceports are fit for purpose and keep records Licence Holder

s.161

Static engine test area

Designate an appropriate area for static engine testing Licence Holder

s.162

Safety equipment

Maintain and test spaceport safety equipment Licence Holder

s.163

Safety management system requirement

Implement a safety management system for your spaceport Licence Holder

s.164

Spaceport manual requirement

Maintain and distribute a spaceport manual Licence Holder

s.165

Emergency response plan requirement

Maintain and test a spaceport emergency response plan Licence Holder

s.166

Spaceport rescue and fire-fighting provision

Provide adequate rescue and firefighting services at the spaceport Licence Holder

s.167

Powers of spaceport firefighters in an emergency

2 years imprisonment

Obstruct spaceport firefighters in an emergency Any Person

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s.151

Interpretation

Part 11 — Security

s.169

Responsibilities of a security manager

Your security manager must manage security, risk assessments, and staff training Employee

s.170

Space site security programme

Create and maintain a space site security programme Any Person

s.171

Operator security programme

Create and maintain an operator security programme Operator

s.172

Access control to space sites: sufficient security measures

Secure your space site from unauthorised access Licence Holder

s.174

Space site security restricted area and controlled area

Propose and manage secure restricted and controlled areas at space sites Licence Holder

s.175

Access control to space sites: emergency services

Grant emergency services immediate access and maintain an emergency plan Licence Holder

s.176

Security controls for prohibited articles

Apply security controls to prevent prohibited articles at space sites Licence Holder

s.177

Security controls for supplies

Implement security controls for space site supplies Licence Holder

s.178

Security controls for payloads and launch vehicles

Implement security controls for payloads and launch vehicles Operator

s.179

Access control to space sites: approval of suppliers

Provide guidance to supplier applicants and assess their details Licence Holder

s.180

Surveillance of space sites

Carry out ongoing security surveillance of your space site Licence Holder

s.181

Security controls: hazardous material

Secure and monitor hazardous materials at space sites Licence Holder

s.182

Protection of carrier aircraft, launch vehicle or payload: pre-integration

Protect carrier aircraft, launch vehicle or payload from unauthorised access before integration Licence Holder

s.183

Protection of carrier aircraft, launch vehicle or payload: post-integration

Protect carrier aircraft, launch vehicles, and payloads after integration Operator

s.184

Security controls for flight safety systems

Apply security controls to flight safety systems Operator

s.185

Spaceflight cyber security strategy

Create and maintain a spaceflight cyber security strategy Licence Holder

s.186

Duty to report a notifiable incident to the regulator

Report serious security incidents to the CAA Licence Holder

s.187

National security vetting procedures

Ensure national security vetting for staff and contractors Licence Holder

s.188

Appropriate security training and qualifications

Ensure staff have appropriate security training and qualifications Licence Holder

s.189

Training records and qualifications

Keep security training and qualification records for space site staff Licence Holder

s.190

Renewal of security training

Renew security training for all staff at space sites Licence Holder

s.191

Spaceflight activities: critical national infrastructure and essential services

Secure space sites and ensure continuity of essential services Licence Holder

s.192

Segregated areas

Propose and delineate segregated areas for US space technology Licence Holder

s.193

Control of access to segregated area

Control access to segregated areas on space sites Licence Holder

s.194

Control of access to imported US technology

2 years imprisonment

Fail to control access to imported US technology Any Person

s.195

Monitoring and oversight of US technology

Permit US Government monitoring of US space technology Licence Holder

s.196

Monitoring and oversight of launch activities

Permit US monitoring and notify of launch changes for US spacecraft Operator

s.197

Restrictions on the use of and access to US technology

Control access to and use of US space technology Licence Holder

s.198

Restrictions on importing US technology

Obtain permission before possessing or using US space technology Licence Holder

s.199

Security training for spaceflight activities involving US technology

Provide security training for staff handling US space technology Operator

s.200

Return of US technology if export licence etc. is revoked

Return or transfer US technology if export authorisation is revoked Licence Holder

s.201

Processing of US technology after a normal launch

Control and return US technology after a successful launch Operator

s.202

Information about nationality of contributors to launch activities etc.

Declare nationality of contributors for spaceflight and spaceport licences Licence Holder

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s.168

Interpretation

s.173

Access control to space sites: further provisions

Part 12 — Informed consent

s.206

Details to be included in the consent form

Include specific details in spaceflight consent forms Operator

s.207

Statements to be included in the consent form

Include specific safety and risk statements in spaceflight consent forms Operator

s.208

No derogation from statements in the consent form

Ensure consent forms match statutory safety statements Any Person

s.209

Information about operator’s spaceflight activities carried out by the spaceflight operator

Give safety and activity information to spaceflight participants Operator

s.210

Information about the operator’s spaceflight activities

Provide risk and radiation info to spaceflight participants before consent Operator

s.211

Opportunity for questions

Allow spaceflight participants to ask questions before consenting Operator

s.212

Who prepares the consent form

Prepare the spaceflight consent form in writing and duplicate Operator

s.213

When a human occupant signs the consent form

Ensure spaceflight consent forms are signed within 24 hours of flight Any Person

s.214

What happens after the consent form is signed

Ensure signed consent forms are returned by spaceflight participants Any Person

s.215

A written record of the information provided to the human occupant

Keep written records of information provided to spaceflight occupants Operator

s.216

The signification of consent

Ensure human occupants sign and date the consent form Any Person

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s.203

Part 13 — Liabilities and indemnities

s.221

Duty of the Secretary of State to indemnify

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must indemnify space operators for certain losses Crown / Minister / Government department

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s.218

Part 14 — Monitoring and enforcement

s.223

Offence to obstruct inspector or regulator

Obstruct an inspector or regulator Any Person

s.224

Penalty for obstructing inspector or regulator

Unlimited fine

Obstruct an inspector or regulator (space industry) Any Person
Obstruct a space inspector or regulator Any Person

s.225

Offence to impersonate inspector

Unlimited fine

Impersonate an inspector Any Person
Impersonate a space industry inspector Any Person

s.226

Penalty for impersonating inspector

Impersonate a space regulator inspector Any Person

s.228

Information notices

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAA may issue an information notice to obtain necessary data Statutory regulator

s.229

Obligation to provide information to regulator

Provide requested information to the space regulator Any Person

s.230

Offence of failing to comply with information notice

Unlimited fine

Fail to comply with information notice Any Person

s.231

Penalty for failing to comply with information notice

Fail to comply with information notice Any Person

s.232

Offence of providing false information

Make false statements in material matters Any Person

s.233

Penalty for providing false information

2 years imprisonment

Provide false information Any Person
Provide false information to regulators Any Person

s.234

Offences of false recording

Make or use false records under the Space Industry Regulations Any Person
Use or tamper with false or unauthorised space‑industry documents Any Person

s.236

Penalty for false recording

2 years imprisonment

Make a false record in space industry activities Any Person
Submit false recording Any Person

s.237

Appointment of inspector

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAA must appoint qualified inspectors in writing Statutory regulator

s.238

Duties of inspector

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAA inspectors must monitor and enforce spaceflight safety and compliance Statutory regulator

s.255

Prohibition on disclosing protected information

Do not disclose protected spaceflight information Any Person

s.256

Offence of disclosing protected information

2 years imprisonment

Disclose protected information Any Person

s.258

Penalty for disclosing protected information

2 years imprisonment

Disclose protected information Any Person

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s.222

Part 15 — Civil sanctions (stop notices)

s.266

Contents of stop notice

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAA must include specific details in stop notices Statutory regulator

s.269

Offence of failing to comply with stop notice

Unlimited fine

Fail to comply with stop notice Any Person

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s.265

Part 16 — Occurrence reporting

s.271

Duty to report an occurrence

Report space flight occurrences to the CAA Licence Holder

s.274

Contents of the occurrence report

Include specific details in spaceflight occurrence reports Licence Holder

s.276

What the regulator must do on receipt of an occurrence report

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CAA must analyse and compare occurrence reports to identify safety trends Statutory regulator

s.277

Protection of information and permitted disclosures

Protect confidential information and follow disclosure rules Licence Holder

s.279

Providing false information

2 years imprisonment

Provide false information to regulator Any Person

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s.270

Part 17 — Miscellaneous

s.283

Offence of failure to inform regulator of changes

Fail to inform regulator of changes or provide false information Any Person

s.284

Penalty for failure to inform regulator of changes

2 years imprisonment

Fail to inform regulator of changes Any Person
Fail to notify regulator of changes to licence details Any Person

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s.282

Schedules

s.001

Information the safety case must contain

Include specific safety and technical data in your spaceflight safety case Applicant

s.003

Training and qualification

Ensure spaceflight personnel meet mandatory training and qualification standards Operator

s.sch001

A description of the engineering practices and design and operational...

Describe space debris prevention measures in your application Applicant

s.sch001

Flight safety analysis

Carry out a flight safety analysis covering all specified hazards and matters Applicant

s.sch003

The ROM must ensure that the ROM’s team has completed...

Ensure ROM team completes mission-specific training Employee

s.sch003

The LD must have the ability to organise and lead...

Ensure Launch Director can organise and lead launch personnel Employee

s.sch003

Every member of the crew and remote pilot must have...

Complete required training before launch vehicle duties Employee

s.sch003

Every member of the crew and remote pilot must receive...

Receive training on crew coordination and emergency equipment Employee

s.sch003

Every member of the crew and spaceflight participant must receive...

Crew and spaceflight participants must receive training on spaceflight stresses Any Person

s.sch003

Every member of the crew and remote pilot must receive...

Crew and remote pilots must be trained in coordination, human error, and hazardous materials Employee

s.sch003

Every spaceflight participant must receive training in—

Ensure spaceflight participants receive pre-flight training Any Person

s.sch004

A safety management system must— (a) be proportionate to the...

Set up a proportionate safety management system Licence Holder

s.sch004

A safety management system must include a written spaceflight safety...

Create and maintain a written spaceflight safety policy Licence Holder

s.sch004

The following matters must be addressed by the safety management...

Create a comprehensive safety management system covering personnel, hazards, operations and auditing Licence Holder

s.sch004

The procedures referred to in paragraph 4(g)—

Set up internal reporting system for safety failures Licence Holder

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The manual must— (a) where necessary, include or refer to...

Ensure your operations manual includes required procedures and considers human factors Operator

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Procedures to ensure that the emergency response plan is tested,...

Test, review and revise emergency response plan and report to CAA Licence Holder

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If the launch vehicle has a crew, information about the...

Provide information on crew flight time limits and spaceflight effects Operator

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General information

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Information about the applicant’s experience, if any, in the design,...

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Technical particulars

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(1) For each safety-critical system used in the proposed spaceflight...

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A description of the engineering practices used in the design,...

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Descriptions of any hazardous material that is part of the...

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For any payload that the launch vehicle will carry, technical...

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Technical particulars of and performance data for any carrier aircraft...

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Ground safety analysis

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General descriptions of— (a) the applicant’s organisation and management structure;...

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For launch operator licence applicants, identification of the spaceport or...

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Identification of— (a) any range control services needed;

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(1) For launch operator licence applicants— (a) a schedule of...

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Evidence that the applicant will, if granted the licence, be...

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Details of the applicant’s safety management system for the proposed...

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Particulars of any licence, permit or approval that any country...

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Information about what applications, if any, the applicant has previously...

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Launch directors

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The MFTP must have completed— (a) training designed for each...

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All MFTPs who monitor launch vehicle performance and perform flight...

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The MFTP must also be capable of resolving, where possible,...

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Flight crew and remote pilots

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(1) An MFC of a sub-orbital aircraft must, subject to...

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(1) Pilots and remote pilots must possess the aeronautical knowledge,...

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(1) An MFC expecting to act as a pilot in...

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An MFC must be able to demonstrate the MFC’s ability...

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(1) An MFC of a launch vehicle other than a...

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An MFC and a remote pilot must hold a flight...

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The LD must be able to demonstrate an ability to...

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An MFC must have previous experience as a member of...

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Sub-orbital aircraft engineers

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Range operations manager

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The ROM must have experience in a similar or related...

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Range safety manager

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The RSM must be able to demonstrate familiarity with the...

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Where the RSM is to be responsible for operating, or...

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The RSM must be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of—...

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The RSM must also be capable of resolving malfunctions in...

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The training manual must contain the matters set out in...

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The training policy of the licensee, including guidance on objective...

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The responsibilities of the training manager.

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The responsibilities of instructors carrying out any part of the...

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Information for instructors on the training programme, including—

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The locations where any training is to be carried out....

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The procedures established by the licensee to satisfy its obligations...

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The entry requirements for applicants for each role.

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The procedures to be adopted for determining that an individual...

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A full description of the training programme, including—

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The LD must have a comprehensive knowledge of pre-flight, flight...

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A full description of the arrangements made for undertaking mission...

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A statement describing any arrangements which have been made with...

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A statement of how the licensee, other than a spaceport...

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A statement of the policy in relation to individuals who...

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Where the licensee will be undertaking spaceflight activities with individuals...

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The procedures of the licensee, other than a spaceport licensee,...

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The measures being taken to assess the performance of training...

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A section setting out the measures the licensee is taking...

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The LD must have a clear understanding of—

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The LD must have participated in practical training, which must...

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A trainee LD may not be given any role in...

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Flight termination personnel

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The MFTP must be familiar with— (a) the spaceport or...

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In this Schedule— “emergency response plan” means the plan referred...

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Where the operator’s spaceflight activities are authorised by—

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Instructions and procedures for ground operating staff about the types...

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Instructions and procedures for monitoring the progress of the preparations...

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Procedures for notifying the regulator about planned operator’s spaceflight activities...

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Instructions as to the order of the activities and safety...

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Instructions and procedures about recording in writing the environmental and...

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Launch and other operations

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Instructions and procedures about the steps to be taken if...

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Instructions and procedures about the steps to be followed during...

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Instructions about the process to be followed before a flight...

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If there is a flight safety system—

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If part of the mission, instructions and procedures about returning...

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If the launch vehicle is reusable, instructions and procedures about...

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Instructions and procedures about the steps to be followed on...

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Launch vehicles with crew or a remote pilot

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Emergency response

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Ground support equipment

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Making, collecting and retaining information

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Fatigue and other human factors

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If the launch vehicle has a remote pilot, information about...

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Details of the safety management system which the spaceflight operator...

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Preparations for launch, return and other operations

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Instructions and procedures for complying with the operator security programme....

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Instructions about the functions and procedures of a mission management...

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The Air Navigation (Cosmic Radiation: Protection of Air Crew and...

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In article 15 (health records), in paragraph (3)(b)(ii) omit the...

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In article 17 (records of exposure to cosmic radiation of...

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In article 18 (access to records of individual exposure to...

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In article 19 (instruction of experts), in paragraph (5) omit...

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In article 21 (right of access to aerodromes and other...

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In article 2 (interpretation)— (a) in the definition of “crew”,...

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In article 3 (application of this Order)—

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In article 4 (meaning of “operator”)— (a) in paragraph (1)...

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In article 5 (authorisation and prohibition on exposure)—

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In article 6 (risk assessments)— (a) in paragraph (1) omit...

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In article 10 (provision of information and training to crew)—...

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In article 11 (overexposure), in paragraph (1) omit the words...

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In article 12 (continued working of overexposed crew)—

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The name and status of the accountable manager for the...

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Procedures for using a designated static engine test area.

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Process and procedures to ensure the safe integration of licensed...

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In the case of a spaceport which has any hazardous...

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Procedures for complying with fit for purpose requirements in regulation...

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Operational procedures for the routine and special inspection of the...

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Process for using, maintaining, testing, repairing and servicing of any...

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If spaceflight activities are permitted during periods of low visibility,...

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Details of, or reference to, the bird control management plan,...

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The scale of rescue, first aid and fire service facilities,...

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Procedures for complying with the space site security programme required...

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The names and status of other senior operating staff at...

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Details of the safety management system.

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Procedures for promulgating information concerning the spaceport’s state.

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Procedures for control of access, vehicles and work in relation...

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Procedures for the removal of disabled carrier aircraft, launch vehicles...

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Process to ensure the emergency response plan is tested, reviewed...

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Process to ensure that the part of the site plan...

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Procedures to ensure that an appropriate safety clear zone, where...

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Official guidance

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

Cyber security regulation | UK Civil Aviation Authority (opens in a new tab) from CAA Detailed Guidance
Cyber Security Certification | UK Civil Aviation Authority (opens in a new tab) from CAA Detailed Guidance
CAA: ATOL protection (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
CAA: spaceflight (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Ofcom satellite filing and coordination (opens in a new tab) from Ofcom Detailed Guidance
Moving dangerous goods guidance (opens in a new tab) from DfT Detailed Guidance
UK spaceflight programme (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Ofcom satellite filing and coordination (opens in a new tab) from Ofcom Detailed Guidance
CAA orbital operator fees (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Apply for a UK Space Agency licence (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
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Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

CAA

Civil Aviation Authority

UK's aviation regulator. Responsible for aviation safety, airspace policy, economic regulation of airports, and consumer protection. Issues air operator certificates, pilot licences, …