Space agency report aims to shape Australia’s future

The research is being done in Adelaide, South Australia, as part of the Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program (SH-SSP), which brings together some of the brightest young industry professionals and senior university students each year.

The five-week program featuring participants from 15 countries, began on 15 January and is a collaboration between the International Space University (ISU) and the University of South Australia.

The course participants are also tackling a team project on using space technology to improve global disaster management.

It has been an important 12 months for Australia in space and Adelaide, in particular. The South Australian capital hosted the 68th International Astronautical Congress in September where the Australian Federal Government announced it would this year establish a National Space Agency...