The strategic plan process is overseen by the National Committee for Space and Radio Science and led by the National Committee Chair Professor Fred Menk.
Topics include: gender, diversity and opportunity; funding; industry engagement and scholarships/awards.
Chair: Louise Moes
Topics include: emerging technologies such as lasers for data communication, quantum technologies for secure communication, and hybrid radio and optical communications.
Chair: Bill Cowley
Topics include: demographics, research facilities and infrastructure
Chair: Carol Oliver
Topics include: school and tertiary education, education training, needs and recommendations for future strategies
Chair: Sarah Baker
Topics include: planetary evolution and geology and exoplanets
Chair: Phil Bland
Topics include: earth observations, environments; GNSS and precise positioning, navigation and timing.
Chair: Simon Jones
Topics include: adaptation to remote and low g environments, telemedicine, analogues and applications to health on Earth.
Chair: Gordon Cable
Topics include: importance/relevance, current work, future needs and recommendations
Chair: Melrose Brown
Topics include: cubesats, propulsion systems, sensors, mission control systems, apps etc. Requires industry input.
Chair: Nick Carter
Topics include: Sun and Sun-like stars, solar-terrestrial connections, aeronomy and planetary magnetospheres
Chair: Colin Waters
Topics include: exciting new missions including flagship ('moonshot') mission, possibilities for new technologies, new international projects and career paths.
Chair: Fred Menk
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