Australian Space Agency Australias Gateway to Space Anthony
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Australian Space Agency Australia’s Gateway to Space Anthony Murfett, Deputy Head, Australian Space Agency Space Commerce Conference and Exposition, Houston 28 November 2018 www. space. gov. au
Background Purpose: The Agency’s purpose is to transform and grow a globally respected Australian space industry that lifts the broader economy, inspires and improves the lives of Australians – underpinned by strong international and national engagement. Responsibilities: • Providing national policy and strategic advice on the civil space sector • Coordinating Australia’s domestic civil space sector activities • Supporting the growth of Australia’s space industry and the use of space across the broader economy • Leading international civil space engagement • Administering space activities legislation and delivering on our international obligations • Inspiring the Australian community and the next generation of space entrepreneurs Current Priorities: • Communications technologies, services and ground stations • Space Situational Awareness and debris monitoring • Positioning, Navigation and Timing infrastructure • Earth observation from space data and services • Robotics and automation for remote asset management • Research and Development and leapfrog technologies
Background AUSTRALIAN SPACE AGENCY Transform and grow the Australian space industry Current state: • Australia makes up 0. 9% of the US$345 Billion global space economy • $3 -4 Billion nationally, 10, 000 jobs Future state: • Grow Australian space economy to $10 -12 billion per year by 2030 • Add 10, 000 -20, 000 new skilled jobs career pathways • National alignment to priority areas • International markets unlocked • One door one voice Australia has a highly skilled workforce and excellent R&D capabilities First 100 days of the Australian Space Agency: • Active International Engagement – Mo. Us signed with CNES, UK Space Agency and Canadian Space Agency • Strong collaboration with other Australian Agencies and engagement with States and Territories • Building connections with industry – Statements of Strategic Intent signed with Airbus and Sitael