National Committee for Space and Radio Science

Australia’s Future in Space: a strategic plan for space science

The National Committee for Space and Radio Science (NCSRS) aims to foster the space and radio sciences in Australia, to link the Academy to Australian space and radio scientists and relevant scientific societies, and to serve as a link between Australian and overseas space and radio scientists, primarily through the International Union for Radio Sciences, the Scientific Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Physics and the Committee on Space Research.

A vision for space science and technology: Securing and advancing Australia’s interests through space research in Australia was published in September 2017 and presents the strategic vision for an Australian space sector and space industry. The plan outlines strategies to lead Australia into a future that embraces a vibrant space sector and space industry, underpinned by space science and technology, and in due course supported by a national space agency. The National Committee for Space and Radio Science consulted extensively with broad a representation of researchers and organisations to create this plan.

Governance

• Terms of reference (PDF, 332 KB)

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Reports and activities

• Submission—Australian Space Agency: Moon to Mars program design, March 2020
• Submission—Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Council (ANZSRC) Review consultation updated draft, November 2019
• Submission—Australian Space Agency: Mission Control Centre grant opportunity guidelines, September 2019
• Submission—Space Infrastructure Fund (SIF): Mission Control Centre Consultation Paper, September 2019
• Submission – Australian Space Agency International Space Investment (ISI) initiative, July 2019
• Submission—Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Council (ANZSRC) Review consultation draft, June 2019
• Submission–Joint Standing Committee on Treaties inquiry, November 2017
• Submission—Review of Australia’s Space Industry Capability, August 2017
• Submission–2030 Strategic Plan for Science, June 2017
• Submission to the National Research Infrastructure Capability Consultation, September 2016
• Decadal Plan for Australian Space Science 2010-2019: Building a National Presence in Space, published 2010
• Submission—Review of the Bureau of Meteorology's space weather services, July 2014
• Submission—Consultation on Australia's satellite utilisation policy, November 2012
• Joint NCSS-ATSE Space Weather Plan, November 2006
• VSSEC-NASA Australian Space Prize information

Related groups and organisations

• Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
• Scientific Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Physics (SCOSTEP)
• International Union of Radio Science (URSI)

Members

Observers

Dr Brett Biddington

Professor Chris Rizos