As part of the development of the National Space Industry Policy, the Space Policy Unit is developing a wide evidence base on Australia's current and future requirements.
The Space Policy Unit has engaged experts to assist in the identification of Australia’s domestic space capabilities and strategic priorities, and to review the international space landscape.
The Australian Government is looking to develop a clear understanding of its interests and objectives in space, its existing and emerging opportunities, areas of leverage and competitive advantage, and how best to prepare to meet future challenges effectively. The Space Policy Unit therefore released a Request for Tender for the provision of consultancy services on Australia's domestic space capabilities. The Unit sought a series of reports covering the following elements:
(i) identifying Australia's niche space capabilites;
(ii) identifying Australia's civil space activities;
(iii) providing a view of the international space landscape and Australia's place in it;
(iv) the role of space in supporting Australia's national policy and priorities; and
(v) Australia's strategic space priorities.
Three tenders were deemed successful. They included:
Sinclair Knight Mertz produced a report titled Australia's Niche Space Industry Capability.
The Executive Summary of the report can be viewed here.
Asia Pacific Aerospace Consultants (APAC) produced a report titled A Review of Current Australian Space Activities. The Executive Summary of the 2011 report can be viewed here.
Symbios Communications produced a report titled A Review of the International Space Landscape.
The Executive Summary of the report can be viewed here.
Minister Kim Carr has established the Space Industry Innovation Council to provide strategic advice on innovation priorities to Government and champion innovation across the Australian space industry. The Space Policy Unit is working with the Council to develop and identify key strategies to grow an internationally competitive space industry.