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SPACE (LAUNCHES AND RETURNS) ACT 2018 - SECT 75D

Damage on Earth or in the air

  (1)   The launch party for the launch of a high power rocket is liable to pay compensation for any damage the rocket causes to a third party on Earth or in the air.

  (2)   However, the launch party is not liable to the extent that the launch party establishes that the damage resulted from:

  (a)   the negligence of the third party; or

  (b)   any conduct (whether by act or omission) that the third party engaged in with intent to cause the damage.



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