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Licences

Apply for any licences you need to operate a spaceport.

Spaceport licence

Spaceports are sites where:

• spacecraft can be vertically launched
• horizontal launches of spaceplanes or carrier aircraft, from which a spacecraft will be launched at altitude (known as air launch), can take place
• launches of high-altitude balloons for space experience, experiments or air launch of rockets can take place
• spacecraft can make a planned landing

It will take at least 9 months for your application to be assessed.

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Guidance on applying for licences

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• Department for Transport (DfT) guidance to the regulator on environmental objectives for commercial spaceflight

Space Industry Act 2018

The is the legal framework for spaceflight activities carried out in the UK.

The following regulations provide rules for implementing the act:

Space launch spectrum licensing

Identify which you may need.

Appoint a designated spectrum adviser to liaise with Ofcom. You can contact Ofcom by emailing spectrum.licensing@ofcom.org.uk.

Site planning and infrastructure

This section outlines some of the regulations you must comply with when planning the spaceport location, layout, and facilities.

Getting planning permission

Ensure you have the right planning permission.

Complying with construction regulations

You must follow the:

Safety

This section outlines some of the regulations you must follow to ensure you are compliant with safety and technical standards.

Ensuring risks are as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP)

You must comply with the .

Using explosive materials

If you use or store explosive materials, you must ensure you are compliant with the:

Using radiation-emitting equipment

If you use ionising radiation, you must follow the:

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Preparing for a radiation emergency

You must conduct a hazard evaluation.

If a radiation emergency is a possibility, you must prepare a consequence assessment and submit it to the relevant authority.

Read the:

Handling hazardous substances correctly

You must follow the:

Transporting dangerous goods to and from the spaceport

If you transport dangerous goods, you must follow the:

General health and safety requirements

You must also comply with all other relevant health and safety requirements.

For general advice, contact the:

Liability, insurance and fees

As a spaceport licensee, you must be covered by insurance when conducting spaceflight activities at your spaceport.

Check the launch operator鈥檚 licence to ensure you are covered. If not, you鈥檒l need to take out your own third-party liability insurance.

Read guidance on:

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• licence application fee requirements

You may also need general business insurance, such as Employers鈥� liability insurance.