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As a part of the National Risk Assessment for payload permit application BlackSky Global Gen-3 (A260482-PPT) is the Minister aware of what constitutes an indirect national security risk to New Zealand and if so what and if not why not?

Answered Question 29820 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • As a part of the National Risk Assessment for payload permit application BlackSky Global Gen-3 (A260482-PPT) is the Minister aware of what constitutes an indirect national security risk to New Zealand and if so what and if not why not?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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Under the Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017, I receive national security risk advice on all payload applications from the GCSB and NZSIS.