The government is raising the total number of space launches allowed from New Zealand to 1000, as the cap set at 100 in 2017 comes close to being breached.
The current limit was expected to be reached this year, while the new limit would not be reached until 2050.
Laura Revell is Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry at the University of Canterbury. She joins Emile Donovan to discuss the change and the rise of space industry in New Zealand,
Rocket Lab's satellite launch for BlackSky. Photo: Rocket Lab
