Professor Phil Bland in the desert

Phil Bland

Director of Space Science and Technology Centre, Curtin University

Professor Phil Bland has always seen asteroids as unlocking the secrets of the universe, and ensuring they don’t collide with satellites is at the core of his career journey as a planetary scientist.

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Dr Andrew Thomas AO

Andrew Thomas AO

NASA Astronaut (retired)

As a retired NASA Astronaut, Dr. Andrew Thomas's career journey is the stuff of every child’s dreams – to be an astronaut and see Earth from space while working on the International Space Station.

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Cassandra Steer

Chair and Founder, Australian Centre for Space Governance

Ask Dr Cassandra Steer and she’ll tell you space law isn’t about making treaties with aliens - it’s about keeping space secure and peaceful and is fast becoming an area of keen interest among practicing lawyers.

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a view of Earth from space

This program will accelerate the growth of Australia’s space industry and showcase our best ideas and technologies to world.

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An exhibition room

At the Australian Space Discovery Centre, visitors can explore over 20 exhibitions of the latest innovations in space technologies

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We produce a range of insights on the activity and growth of the Australian space sector, as well as provide support for industry participants.

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Renee Wootton

Renee Wootton

Director, New Market Development, LanzaJet

Renee’s career journey has seen her in roles at Defence and Qantas, using her skills as an aerospace engineer and pilot to work on specialist aircraft.

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Cameron Porter

Cameron Porter

Deputy Director, Defence Space Command

Learning about the science behind satellites motivated Lieutenant Colonel Cameron Porter to do space subjects throughout his tertiary education and ultimately pursue a space career in Defence where he’s known as the ‘space guy’.

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Memorandum of Understanding

UK–Australia Space Bridge Framework Arrangement

23 February 2021

On 23 February 2021, Australia and United Kingdom signed the Space Bridge Framework Arrangement which aims to increase connection, exchange and investment across both space sectors.
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