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Industry Track launches at GEO Week 2019

Technology and space companies from around the world are invited to participate in the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) ‘GEO Week 2019‘ as part of the brand new Industry Track. GEO Week 2019 will be held in Canberra, Australia, from 4-9 November 2019 and will include the GEO Ministerial Summit. The GEO Ministerial Summit occurs every four years and brings together Minister’s from GEO’s 105 member governments, the theme for the 2019 summit is - “Earth observations: investments in the digital economy”.

The launch of the Industry Track recognises the important role companies play in harnessing the full potential of Earth observations and the need to build relationships between the commercial sector and the GEO community. The Industry Track includes a range of activities and events designed to give companies a platform to promote their capabilities to a large and diverse audience, network with GEO Ministerial Summit participants, forge new partnerships, conclude deals and announce new initiatives. Industry track activities and events will take place from Tuesday to Thursday during GEO Week 2019.

New merchandise launched!

To help keep you warm during winter, we have launched our second range of merchandise - which includes hoodies!
In addition to our existing merchandise, you can now buy Australian Space Agency magnets, lapel pins, and hoodies, as well as black mugs, which are now back in stock. Buy here >

Agency signs with XTEK

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with XTEK, an Australian company specialising in the development of lightweight composite material products, ideal for space applications. Read more >

Dr Megan Clark AC and Mr Philippe Odouard, Managing Director of XTEK.

National Science Week 10-18 August 2019

It's National Science Week next week!
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation. Find an event near you >

The schools theme for 2019 is Destination Moon: More Missions, More Science, and the Australian Space Agency is featured in the ASTA teaching resource book! Access it here >

Get involved!
Post a selfie or 30 second video of yourself and your lab, office or research site, showing the diversity of careers and workplaces a background in STEM can take you.
Tag your post with #scienceweek, alongside #STEMgotmehere or #thisismylab

Twitter: @Aus_ScienceWeek
Instagram: @nationalscienceweek

Advancing Space:

Australian Civil Space Strategy 2019-2028

The Australian Civil Space Strategy was released in April, and outlines the Government’s plan to transform and grow our space industry over 10 years. In our upcoming newsletters, we will highlight one of the seven National Civil Space Priority Areas that build on Australia’s areas of strength and address our challenges.

Leapfrog R&D

Australia has a strong research base in space-related R&D, contributing 6.8 per cent of the world’s publications in this sector between 2012 and 2016. To transform our space sector and leapfrog into new areas consistent with our broader economic and security interests, Australia can encourage and support research that inspires, identify areas to develop, and commercialise R&D that would grow and transform our space sector. Areas of opportunity include new rocket technology, new high-tech materials, space medicine, synthetic biology, quantum communications, in-orbit servicing, and optical wireless communication technologies.

Read more: Advancing Space: Australian Civil Space Strategy 2019 – 2028

Australian Space Agency

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Canberra, ACT 2601

Australia

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