Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00604:section:63
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00604
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 63
Character Range: 86134–87604

63  Damage covered
 (1) This Part applies to damage a space object causes if:
 (a) either:
 (i) the object is launched from a launch facility in Australia, from an Australian aircraft that is in flight or from a foreign aircraft that is in the airspace over Australian territory; or
 (ii) Australia is a launching State in relation to the object; and
 (b) the damage is caused during the liability period for the launch.
 (2) This Part also applies to damage a space object causes if:
 (a) the object is returned to a place or area in Australia; and
 (b) the damage is caused during the liability period for the return.
 (2A) This Part also applies to damage a space object causes if:
 (a) either:
 (i) the object is launched from a launch facility in Australia, from an Australian aircraft that is in flight or from a foreign aircraft that is in the airspace over Australian territory; or
 (ii) Australia is a launching State in relation to the object; and
 (b) the object is returned to a place or area outside Australia; and
 (c) the damage is caused during the liability period for the return.
 (3) This Part applies to damage mentioned in subsection (1), (2) or (2A):
 (a) whether the damage happens on Earth, in the air or in space; and
 (b) whether the damage happens in Australia or outside it; and
 (c) whether or not the launch or return was authorised under this Act; and
 (d) whether or not the launch or return was covered by an authorisation certificate.