Space Policy Unit - Australia's national Space Policy Joe Andrews Space Policy Unit Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research 15 June 2011
Space Policy Unit Central point of contact and coordination Creating new opportunities nationally and internationally
Space Policy Unit Developing a National Space Policy Administers the Australian Space Research Program
$40 million Australian Space Research Program (ASRP) Catalyst to develop and demonstrate Australia’s space-related capabilities Eleven projects have been funded under the first three rounds of the ASRP 4 th round of the program has closed, successful applicants to be announced this month Australian Space Research Program
National Space Policy Need for a Space Policy? A vision for Australia’s use of space Focus on Earth observation, satellite communications, and position navigation and timing applications Coordinate the space activities of Government
National Space Policy Provide assured access to the space systems on which Australia relies Recognise that international collaboration is vital to Australia’s space efforts
National Space Policy Articulate Australia’s role in protecting the space environment Support innovation, science and skills development
Position Navigation and Timing PNT infrastructure is an essential element of Australia’s national public infrastructure Challenge to increase the benefits of these interoperable systems for a future Australia, move our existing excellent PNT industry into a PNT2.0 mindset
Importance of GNSS Able to provide major productivity improvements throughout the Australian economy, –Particularly in agriculture, mining, engineering and construction, logistics and transportation and navigation.
Importance of GNSS Benefits for Australian economy from greater GNSS usage in the $ billions Role for government in realising these benefits through providing leadership and accelerating uptake
GNSS Vulnerability Dependence on GNSS is now widespread and increasing Can be considered as ‘Critical Infrastructure’