The Australian Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is to:

1. Establish a framework for cooperation between the two nations relating to the exploration, use and application of space for peaceful purposes.
2. Promote and organise the exchange of information and expertise, as well as cooperative activities, between the two nations in exploring and utilising space for peaceful purposes
3. Develop a closer understanding and greater cooperation through the pursuit and promotion of joint cooperative activities in the areas of research and development, academic exchange and industry collaboration in the space sector
4. Facilitate the exchange of personnel to set up closer links between the two nations.