Australia’s Gateway to Space Australian Space Agency Australia’s Gateway to Space Anthony Murfett, Deputy Head, Australian Space Agency Space Commerce Conference and Exposition, Houston 28 November 2018 www.space.gov.au

Background Purpose: The Agency’s purpose is to transform and grow a globally respected Australian space industry that lifts the broader economy, inspires and improves the lives of Australians – underpinned by strong international and national engagement. Responsibilities: Providing national policy and strategic advice on the civil space sector Coordinating Australia’s domestic civil space sector activities Supporting the growth of Australia’s space industry and the use of space across the broader economy Leading international civil space engagement Administering space activities legislation and delivering on our international obligations Inspiring the Australian community and the next generation of space entrepreneurs Current Priorities: Communications technologies, services and ground stations Space Situational Awareness and debris monitoring Positioning, Navigation and Timing infrastructure Earth observation from space data and services Robotics and automation for remote asset management Research and Development and leapfrog technologies

Background AUSTRALIAN SPACE AGENCY Transform and grow the Australian space industry Current state: Australia makes up 0.9% of the US$345 Billion global space economy $3-4 Billion nationally, 10,000 jobs Future state: Grow Australian space economy to $10-12 billion per year by 2030 Add 10,000-20,000 new skilled jobs career pathways National alignment to priority areas International markets unlocked One door one voice Australia has a highly skilled workforce and excellent R&D capabilities First 100 days of the Australian Space Agency: Active International Engagement – MoUs signed with CNES, UK Space Agency and Canadian Space Agency Strong collaboration with other Australian Agencies and engagement with States and Territories Building connections with industry – Statements of Strategic Intent signed with Airbus and Sitael