Damage covered
63 Damage covered
This Part applies to damage a space object causes if:
either:
the object is launched from a launch facility in Australia, from an Australian aircraft that is in flight or from a foreign aircraft that is in the airspace over Australian territory; or
Australia is a launching State in relation to the object; and
the damage is caused during the liability period for the launch.
This Part also applies to damage a space object causes if:
the object is returned to a place or area in Australia; and
the damage is caused during the liability period for the return.
This Part also applies to damage a space object causes if:
either:
the object is launched from a launch facility in Australia, from an Australian aircraft that is in flight or from a foreign aircraft that is in the airspace over Australian territory; or
Australia is a launching State in relation to the object; and
the object is returned to a place or area outside Australia; and
the damage is caused during the liability period for the return.
This Part applies to damage mentioned in subsection (1), (2) or (2A):
whether the damage happens on Earth, in the air or in space; and
whether the damage happens in Australia or outside it; and
whether or not the launch or return was authorised under this Act; and
whether or not the launch or return was covered by an authorisation certificate.
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