26 September 2023

Space partnership to reach for the stars

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The Australian Space Agency has signed an agreement with a leading United States space company to develop advanced technology solutions to help drive Australia’s future space capabilities.

The US company, Maxar Technologies, is a global provider of advanced space-based technology solutions, with expertise in earth observation, robotics and automation.

It delivers leading integrated capabilities in Earth imagery, geospatial data, analytics and insights, satellites, and robotics to Governments and businesses around the world.

Deputy Head of the Australian Space Agency, Anthony Murfett (pictured) said that signing the Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation highlighted the importance of a global approach to the space sector.

“The Australian Space Agency aims to triple the size of the Australian space industry to $12 billion and create 20,000 new jobs by 2030,” Mr Murfett said.

“Cooperation across Government, private industry and research both nationally and internationally will provide linkages for Australia to access a greater segment of the global space economy.”

He said Maxar was a significant financial contributor to the Adelaide-based SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre.

“The project is led by a consortium of industry and research organisations to develop game-changing technologies that drive future space capabilities in Australia and globally,” Mr Murfett said.

Chief Executive of Maxar, Dan Jablonsky said the company was looking forward to contributing technology and expertise to Australia’s space projects and programs.

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