Better ways of getting into the space business: microeconomic reform in Australian space affairs

Article Abstract:

Observation of trends in global space enterprise indicated that large-scale national and regional Australian space agencies built on traditional lines may struggle to survive unless they adapt and restructure. Because of the growing maturity of speculative private sector space initiatives, the role of traditional space agencies as project managers and mediators between providers and the market may become redundant. Likewise, public interest in space is no longer to be relied upon to deliver large national space budgets.

Analysis, Space sciences, Space technology

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Policy perspectives from the UN international conference on near-Earth objects

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The UN Conference on Near-Earth objects (NEO), held in New York, in April 1995, put into perspective the need to establish international cooperation guidelines for NEO planetary defense and research. Policy considerations are suggested to create awareness of NEO hazards through an international mechanism for sharing information. Global assistance should be provided for observation programs, space exploration and research. The capacity to face NEO threats in the future should also be developed.

Safety and security measures, Space environment

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Australia's space heritage

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The Australian government's involvement in international and domestic space programs began in 1946 and subsequently declined with the end of the Cold War. However, these military programs can be restructured for civil applications that could benefit the public, such as the devlopment of a satellite communications system. Unfortunately, this scenario is being opposed by many Australian companies who are still in favor of pursuing defense applications.

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