Legislation – Space Industry Act 2018

In Article 2 of the Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (interpretation), after paragraph (3) insert—

“(3A)

Subject to paragraph (3D), a reference in this Order to an aircraft includes a reference to a medium-range rocket.

(3B)

In paragraph (3A) “rocket” means a projectile of mainly cylindrical or similar shape that can be propelled from or above the earth by combustion of its fuel (or fuel and oxidant).

(3C)

For the purposes of paragraph (3A) a rocket is a “medium-range” rocket if—

(a)

the total impulse of its motor or combination of motors exceeds 160 Newton-seconds, but

(b)

it is not capable of operating above the stratosphere.

(3D)

The Department may by order—

(a)

provide that paragraph (3A) does not apply to any specified provisions of this Order;

(b)

provide for any provision of this Order, as it has effect by virtue of paragraph (3A), to apply with specified modifications.”