Leading scientists say bringing together the space industry under a strategic coordination framework must be the first order of business upon the establishment of a home-grown space agency.
The conclusion forms part of the Australian Academy of Science’s Vision for space science and technology in Australia, launched today at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC2017) in Adelaide.
The vision outlines a future—by 2027 or sooner—in which Australia will have a vibrant space sector and space industry, underpinned by a national space agency.
A national framework, advised by an expert panel, would provide coordination, priority setting, and a degree of strategic funding, to assist the Australian space sector to mature and flourish.
The vision statement suggests priorities for the Australian space sector could include leading the development of CubeSats as a national capability, understanding and managing the impacts of space weather and tracking and managing space junk.
Read the Vision for space science and technology in Australia
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