UK Space Agency

Mandatory insurance for obtaining authorization.

• The space activity operator will be held liable up to the amount of the purchased insurance (as of 10/01/15).
• For authorizations prior to 10/01/15, an explicit request for extending the liability ceiling is required.

• Insurance amount depends on nature of activity
• Approximate amount of 60 million €.

Secretary of States

• Space object launch/control;
• All activity in outer space;
• Legal persons registered in the UK.

• Authorization covers the entire project duration
• Authorization forfeiture does not discharge the owner's obligations

Application must be made 6 months at the latest prior to starting any activity.

• Information on the applicant
• Last two years' financial accounts of the applicant
• Activity description
• Technical description of satellite, launcher and ground segment
• Flight plan and orbital parameters
• Transmitters and receivers description
• Mission cost
• Space debris reduction project
• Avoid space activity interference
• Appropriate disposal of licensed space object at the end of the space activity
• Liability insurance policy

6 500 £ Free of charge for scientific research or education.

• Authorization covers the entire project duration;
• Authorization forfeiture does not discharge the licensee obligations

The Secretary of State has the power to order any measure to ensure the activity's compliance with authorized/international obligations

The license transfer requires the Secretary of State's agreement.