(1) The Minister must, by writing, appoint a Launch Safety Officer for the following:
(a) a launch of a space object covered by an Australian launch permit;
(b) a return to a place or area in Australia of a space object covered by an Australian launch permit or a return authorisation.
(2) The same person may be the Launch Safety Officer for more than one launch or return.
(3) The Minister may, by writing, revoke the appointment.