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The New Zealand government has raised the permitted number of space launches from 100 to 1000, enabling growth in the space and advanced aviation sectors. This decision follows a review of space vehicle launch debris regulations and is projected to support industry planning until at least 2050.

The space sector is expected to contribute $2.47 billion to the economy in 2024, a 48% increase from five years ago. The Awarua Satellite Ground Station in Southland will benefit significantly from this expansion.