S. 12 in force at 29.7.2021 by S.I. 2021/817, reg. 2, Sch. para. 23 (with reg. 3)

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12Terms of licences1

An operator licence may authorise the licensee to carry out—

a

any spaceflight activities, or

b

spaceflight activities of a particular description, or

c

one or more particular spaceflight activities.

2

An operator licence may specify a limit on the amount of the licensee's liability under section 36 in respect of the activities authorised by the licence.

3

A spaceport licence must identify the site in respect of which the licence is granted.

4

A spaceport licence may—

a

authorise the operator of the spaceport to carry out launch activities at the spaceport, or

b

authorise the use of the spaceport for the carrying out, by another person, of launch activities which that person is authorised to carry out by an operator licence.

5

In subsection (4) “launch activities” means—

a

spaceflight activities,

b

spaceflight activities of a particular description, or

c

one or more particular spaceflight activities,

involving the launch of spacecraft or carrier aircraft.

6

A range control licence may authorise the licensee to provide—

a

any range control services, or

b

range control services of a particular description, or

c

particular range control services.

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