New Zealand's Space Agency balances regulatory and growth roles amid budget constraints for sustainability challenges.

New Zealand's aerospace industry, worth $1.8 trn globally by 2035, faces a conflict of interest as its Space Agency serves both regulatory and growth-promoting roles. The agency is responsible for addressing sustainability challenges such as space debris and ozone depletion, but budget constraints hinder its efforts. International cooperation and learning from other sustainability-conscious industries are suggested as ways to navigate this challenge.

August 30, 2024
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