Australia in Space Magazine, Issue 7, 2023, IPSEC Edition

www.australiainspace.com.au IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE INDO-PACIFIC SPACE AND EARTH CONFERENCE | ISSUE 7

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Welcome to the Indo-Pacific Space and Earth Conference FOREWORD BY Hon Roger Cook BA GradDipBus MBA MLA Premier; Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade; Public Sector Management; Federal-State Relations

K

aya noonakoort. Wandju, wandju, nidja Boorloo - Noongar

the ‘City of Light’ by John Glenn as he orbited Earth in 1962.

Boodja. Hello and welcome to Perth, on the land of the

Whadjuk Noongar people, our first astronomers, who have been

The Indo-Pacific Space and Earth Conference is unique. A

studying the skies for 60,000 years.

gathering of minds from across the world seeking to benefit society through transfer of technology and knowledge

I would particularly like to welcome our international and

between space and on-Earth industries.Technologies such as

interstate visitors for taking time to travel to Perth, once named

AI, automation, high-speed communications, robotics and

remote operations can be used to advance our lives. Industries

routinely operated remotely by our resources sector. This

such as resources, energy and agriculture – the focus of

world-leading remote operations capability is being further

this years’ conference – can significantly benefit from space

developed in Perth to support activities in orbit, deep space

technology and data.

and other extreme environments.

At 2.6 million km2, Western Australia is the largest state in

Western Australia has played a significant role in the global

Australia, a third of Australia, four times larger than Texas and

space industry for over 60 years, from supporting NASA’s

almost 80 per cent the size of India - with a population of only

Gemini missions of the 1960s through to India’s recent

2.8 million.

Chandrayaan lunar landing and the upcoming Intuitive Machines’ missions. We also host significant space infrastructure

It is an economic powerhouse and a global hub for innovation

for both civil and defence applications, and Western Australia

and technology, home to the world’s largest fleet of autonomous

is home to more than 130 international and Australian

trucks, the world’s top producer of iron ore and lithium, third

organisations operating space and space-related services.

biggest producer of LNG, fourth largest gold producer and seventh largest wheat producer – with a massive expansion of

More than US$500 million has been invested to expand Western

critical mineral and renewable energy production underway.

Australia’s space capability since 2018. This investment supports Western Australia’s role as the Southern Hemisphere’s global hub

These enormous industries, small population and huge

for space operations, exploration and technology transfer.

landmass brings significant challenges, but Western Australians are innovative and have developed novel and

I hope you all enjoy the Conference and your time in Perth. I

world-leading solutions. For instance, oil rigs, vehicles,

also look forward to your return at future Indo-Pacific Space

drills, ports, trains, submersible vehicles and sea vessels are

and Earth Conferences.

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WA Premier Roger Cook welcomes you to the Indo-Pacific Space and Earth Conference 2023 We are very proud to have the WA Premier,

The level of support and interest has been

Hon. Roger Cook MLA provide an official

fantastic and we look forward to welcoming

welcome on our behalf to the Indo-Pacific

industry leaders from around the world,

Space and Earth Conference in Perth in just a

including senior representatives from NASA,

few short weeks - 23rd and 24th October 2023.

JAXA, ESA and the ASA.

SCAN HERE For more of the latest news and interviews in space sector! or head to www.australiainspace.com.au/tv

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Minister for Science Stephen Dawson welcomes you to the Indo-Pacific Space and Earth Conference 2023 We are delighted to have the support of

Earth Conference in Perth, 23rd and 24th

the Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for

October 2023.

Emergency Services; Innovation and the Digital Economy; Science; Medical Research; Minister Assisting the Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council and Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region.

Minister Dawson provides an official welcome

The level of support and interest has been fantastic and we look forward to welcoming industry leaders from around the world, including senior representatives from NASA, JAXA and the Australian Space Agency, among a full cross-sector program and streams on defence, agriculture, mining, sustainability, robotics and more.

on our behalf to the Indo-Pacific Space and

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Exploration Systems Development for The Artemis Mission to the moon We speak with Jim Free, NASA Associate

here on Earth. By fostering collaboration and

Administrator – Exploration Systems

trade and commercial opportunities amongst

Development following his enlightening talk

industry leaders, scientists, and visionaries,

on “The Artemis Mission” and delving deep into

the conference aims to shape the future of

NASA’s ambitious program, which will return

these industries, bringing together the future

humans to the Moon and lay the groundwork

technologies of space and earth and paving the

for future missions to Mars.

way for transformative developments.

Jim Free led a NASA contingent to the

Thanks to IPSEC2023 principal partner

inaugural Indo-Pacific Space and Earth

Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and

Conference at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth,

Innovation, foundation sponsor Business

Western Australia, 23 - 24 October 2023.

Events Perth and founding supporters AROSE

Bringing together over 100 speakers nationally

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and internationally, the mission was to explore

University of Western Australia.

the limitless potential of space technologies and their profound impact on our industries,

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Autonomous operations: expectations vs. reality

Dr. David Korsmeyer is the deputy center director at

responsible for the overall scope and direction of the

NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon

center’s operations and facilities. He also managed

Valley.

the NASA Research Park – co-located at Moffett Field –

Visiting Perth, Western Australia for the inaugural IndoPacific Space and Earth Conference and presenting on Autonomous operations: expectations vs. reality.

Most recently, Dr. Korsmeyer was the associate center

which hosts academic, industry, and other government organizations. He is one of four senior center leaders guiding and managing NASA’s virtual institutes based at Ames, competitive internal research and development projects, and external research collaborations.

director at NASA Ames for nearly two years and was

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New opportunities to detect and access off-world resources Jonathan Stock is a research geologist and director of the

earthquakes, landslides and other geologic hazards. In

USGS National Innovation Center (NIC). The Center’s goal

his role as a research scientist, Jonathan uses mapping,

is to identify national scientific problems where our core

real-time monitoring, and modeling to understand the

interests are aligned with our partners, and to pursue them

effects of climate and land use change on the hazards

jointly using scarce federal dollars to best serve the public.

and evolution of steep landscapes. His previous work

Visiting Perth, Western Australia for the inaugural IndoPacific Space and Earth Conference and presenting on 'New opportunities to detect and access off-world resources'

has been directed at constraining the relief of ancient mountain ranges, numerical calibration of landscape evolution laws, and the mechanisms by which Earth’s steep valleys are cut by debris flows. He is currently working on real-time monitoring of shallow landslides

The Center works with technology partners in the Bay

and debris flows in the Bay Area and northern California,

Area and beyond, including Carnegie Mellon University,

forecasting geologic hazards from future storms, the

NASA Ames, UC Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Aquarium

effects of land use on maintaining DoD training areas

and Research Institute, to design, test and bring into

and on coral reef pollution in the Pacific, and the

operation the next generation of tools to address

evolution and hazards of alluvial fans.

challenges from environmental pollution, sea level rise,

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PA R T N E R

The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation is staffed by technical experts in economics, law, resources, governance, policy, environment, heritage, project management, investment attraction and many other fields that contribute to developing economic supports for the future of the Western Australian economy.

www. jtsi.wa.gov.au

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S P O N S O R

Business Events Perth Business Events Perth (formerly known as Perth Convention Bureau) is chartered to market Perth and Western Australia to national and international health, academic, professional, arts and cultural not-for-profit organisations with the intent of securing their high value association events.

The Government of Western Australia has for the past 40 years identified the social, cultural and economic benefits of conferencing. With the City of Perth it has funded BEPerth to secure these important not-for-profit organisation events.

NFP organisation conferences drive social and economic activity, underpin knowledge creation and exchange and stimulate research, innovation and investment. In this way Business Events Perth directly supports the development and enrichment of the West Australian community.

businesseventsperth.com

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F O U N D I N G

S U P P O R T E R S

AROSE AROSE is a not-for-profit, industry-led consortium with a vision for Australia to be the trusted leader of Remote Operations science, technology and service, on Earth and in Space. Standing at the forefront of knowledge and technology transfer between Australia’s traditional industry sectors and the burgeoning international Space sector, AROSE brings these sectors together to collaborate on targeted, industry-led projects with Australia’s world-leading Remote Operations expertise at their core. These projects deliver high-end, niche solutions and technology for applications from Earth to Space and back again; solutions and applications that can transform industries, explore Space, and return benefits to our economy, workforce, communities and planet, now and for future generations. AROSE was founded in February 2020, borne from the vision of former Woodside Head of Intelligent and Autonomous Systems, Russell Potapinski and former astronaut Col. Pamela Melroy (now Deputy Administrator of NASA). AROSE is headquartered in Perth thanks to the generous support of the Western Australian government through the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.

arose.org.au

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S U P P O R T E R S

CURTIN Curtin is an internationally focused research and teaching university based in Perth, Western Australia. We have campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius and Singapore with strong connections to businesses, industries and over 90 universities worldwide.

With an emphasis on real-world issues, our students graduate job-ready with the skills to make tomorrow better.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00301J

arose.org.au

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S U P P O R T E R S

FUGRO SpAARC | AUSTRALIAN SPACE AUTOMATION AI AND ROBOTICS CONTROL COMPLEX SpAARC is a world-class facility in Australia that trains, tests and controls remote and autonomous operations in space and other harsh environments, and a worldrecognised commercial facility for innovation, security and collaboration.

The Australian Space Agency (via the Space Infrastructure Fund) selected Fugro to design, build and operate SpAARC in Western Australia (WA). The facility is partfunded by the WA state government and will support many exciting new space robotics projects, including NASA’s return to the moon, on-orbit service assembly and manufacturing, lunar surface operations and ISRU, and the support of gateways and space stations.

fugro.com/expertise/other-expertise/spaarc

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S U P P O R T E R S

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a leading Australian research university and has an international reputation for excellence, innovation and enterprise. A member of the Australian 'Group of Eight' research universities, it is also among Australia's leading research universities.

Sitting on the banks of the Swan River, the UWA Perth campus is the oldest in Western Australia and among the most picturesque in the nation with its grand limestone and terracotta buildings sitting among elegant heritage-listed gardens.

The University of Western Australia acknowledges the custodians and traditional owners of land on which any of its campuses are located.

At the main campus, Crawley, the University acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people as the traditional owners of the land on which it is situated. The Whadjuk Noongar remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land, and continue to practise their value, languages, beliefs and knowledge.

CRICOS Code: 00126G

uwa.edu.au

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P L E N A RY

S P O N S O R

FLEET SPACE TECHNOLOGIES Fleet Space Technologies, a leading Australian space company with a mission to connect Earth, Moon, and Mars, is revolutionising the mineral exploration, defence, and space exploration sectors through its groundbreaking products and connectivity solutions. Headquartered at a state-of-the-art facility in Adelaide, South Australia, Fleet has rapidly grown to over 100 employees and boasts a global presence, including a team in the US and offices in Canada, Luxembourg, and Chile.

www.fleetspace.com

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L A N YA R D

S P O N S O R

SMARTSAT COOPERATIVE RESEARCH CENTRE TheSmartSatCRCwillcreateleapfroggingtechnologiesinadvancedtelecommunications and smart satellite systems to build Australia’s space infrastructure for advanced communications and connectivity, remote sensing and monitoring for its land, seas and oceans. It brings together nearly 100 partners and international collaborators which, together with significant investment by the Australian Federal Government, have committed $245 million, represents the biggest space industry R&D collaboration in Australia’s history.

The SmartSat CRC will ensure Australia can execute a technological leap-frog to deliver smart satellite systems that are Australian designed, owned and operated and that will deliver the nation real-time connectivity, surveillance and sensing capability over land and sea, earth observation data to monitor climate and development, and the power to drive industry innovation and the growth of the Internet of Things.

The SmartSat CRC will support Australia and Australian business and industry to be players in these areas of industry growth and innovation. It will also provide a platform for new generations of innovators to advance their research careers and develop their ideas and innovations.

Research Programs - Advanced Communications, Connectivity and IoT - Advanced Satellite Systems, Sensors and Intelligence - Next Generation Earth Observation Data Services CRICOS Code: 00126G

smartsatcrc.com

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EXH I B I TO R S

SPACE ANGEL Space Angel is a digital aerospace company that specialises in the development of cutting-edge technology for the space industry from advanced autonomous systems, spacecrafts to digital tools and platforms that improve in- situ space operations and exploration. We help to make space more accessible, cost effective and efficient for government, defence and commercial customers.

www.spaceangel.io

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AUSTRALIAN SPACE AGENCY The Australian Space Agency will 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.

space.gov.au

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EXH I B I TO R S

QL SPACE REACHING FOR THE STARS We’re a Perth-based space company, passionate about exploring the vast opportunities in space. Our mission is to develop disruptive new space technology that transforms the sector through remote sensing satellites, sensors, data, and deep learning (AI+ML). With it, we seek to bring transformative changes that benefit defence, mining, agriculture, the environment, and all future space missions. Our long-term vision is to advance space mining and exploration of Near-Earth Objects (NEO). The QL Space DNA is built on strong R&D foundations.

Our vision for the future includes hyperspectral image processing, advanced sensors hosted on Satellite, and more.

www.qlspace.com.au

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Department of Home Affairs

THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS The Department of Home Affairs is a global organisation dedicated to the protection and prosperity of Australia. We have people in every Australian state and territory and in 53 locations around the world. We are responsible for: • immigration and customs border policy • national security policy • emergency management • counter terrorism policy and coordination • cyber security policy and coordination • countering foreign interference • critical infrastructure protection • multicultural affairs • countering violent extremism programs • transport security.

homeaffairs.gov.au

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EXH I B I TO R S

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

AUS INDUSTRY AusIndustry provides expertise, connections and grants to help Australian businesses grow, diversify and innovate. AusIndustry is made up of a range of initiatives, including programs and services, and financial grants to help take your business to the next level.

www.business.gov.au/AusIndustry

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EXH I B I TO R S

LATCONNECT 60 LatConnect 60 is an Australian company founded in Perth, Western Australia that provides vital insights for our world. LatConnect 60 is launching its own Low Earth Orbit (LEO) smart satellite constellation which will have a global service reach.

Its smart satellite constellation offers a valuable service differentiator in the geospatial market by collecting high resolution Earth Observation (EO) multispectral and hyperspectral imagery products, and processes it on-orbit with machine learning capabilities to make sense of this data.

LatConnect 60 serves government and commercial clients by providing greater control, exclusivity and flexibility of critical EO data products and analytics services, in an affordable and accessible manner. It has developed significant patented IP in this domain and is working with leading Australian research & development institutions to deploy its innovative EO analytics capabilities both on-orbit and in the field.

www.latconnect60.com

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EXH I B I TO R S

DEPTH DEFENCE LOGISTICS Depth RoRo - World leading RoRo shipping solutions for cars, buses, trucks, trailers, heavy machinery, project and break bulk cargo up to 400t mass Depth Defence Logistics - Defence logistics specialists - Absolute Reliability in delivering your cargo on time, on budget, safely and securely

www.qlspace.com.au

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THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR RADIO ASTRONOMY RESEARCH The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) is a collaborative centre based in Perth, Western Australia. Already achieving research excellence in astronomical science and engineering, ICRAR has grown steadily since its launch in September 2009.

An equal joint venture between Curtin University and The University of Western Australia, with funding from the West Australian State Government (Office of Science), ICRAR has strong support from the Australian government and is working closely with research and industry partners throughout Australia and the world.

www.icrar.org

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EXH I B I TO R S

ARULA Arlula provides the infrastructure and single access point that allows users to procure, manage and process satellite imagery at scale. Founded in 2018, Arlula aims to connect the value of Earth observation data from orbit to people and businesses on the ground. We have partnered with commercial and Government satellite operators, research institutions and technology companies to create the infrastructure that fuels the growth of the EO industry.

API FOR SPACECRAFT Traditionally, gaining access to imagery satellites and the data sets they produce has been costly and time consuming. Lengthy negotiation processes and a general lack of transparency in the industry have led to a low rate of commercial adoption of the technology. Our API's streamline the process of searching, ordering and managing satellite data. Our web based approach makes it easy to integrate satellite imagery and spatial data into applications, workflows and decision making processes.

By aggregating a global network of satellite imagery suppliers through a single cloud based access point, Arlula eliminates the need for multiple technical integration points, legals, business contracts, pricing, payment models and automation.

www.arlula.com

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IIP IIP is a multidisciplinary team of intellectual property specialists. We focus on your industry, your business, and your intangible assets.

With distinguished qualifications across a range of markets, including resources, defence, construction, manufacturing, education, life sciences, consumer goods, professional services, and energy & cleantech, we know your industry.

We work with clients ranging from multinational corporations to SMEs and start-ups.

1. Our People We integrate world-class patent attorneys with entrepreneurial business advisors.

All our patent attorneys and commercial experts have previously held principal and director level positions at tier one Australian firms, bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge and a track record of client success.

2. Our Services Across the lifecycle of your idea, we marry astute IP skills with commercial acumen, to help achieve the real-world success of your idea. No more disjointed and confusing IP and commercial advice – get everything in sync.

3. Our Operations We don’t do cumbersome legacy software. We use cutting-edge, secure and cloudbased technologies to ensure efficient and effective client work. Our integrated accounting, invoicing and practice management systems reduce manual work and drastically simplify our operations. This simplicity ensures that traditional overheads aren’t passed onto you.

www.iip.com.au

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EXH I B I TO R S

WA SPACEPORT WA Spaceport will meet the expectations of customers in a sustainable manner.

To support international and domestic small satellite launch for individual constellation spacecraft replacement and earth observation applications WA Spaceport will enable expedient deployment and remove barriers to entry with its cost and time effective licenced orbital launch facilities.

waspaceport.com.au

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EXH I B I TO R S

LEAP AUSTRALIA For over 20 years, LEAP has successfully delivered engineering, simulation and enterprise software and services to thousands of Australian and New Zealand customers – from global leaders through to small local companies. Our expert team provides support, training, mentoring and customisation with deep expertise in CAD, CAM, Simulation, Product Development, PLM, and the tech underpinning Industry 4.0 such as Internet of Things (IoT) and Augmented Reality (AR).

Our mission at LEAP is to assist local companies to reduce costs, improve product quality and increase productivity using this best-in-class engineering software from industry leaders such as ANSYS, PTC, nCode, Rocky & LSTC. LEAP has the team, tools and experience to solve the problems that no-one else can.

www.leapaust.com.au

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AXISTECH AxisTech is an Australian based agrifood tech solution provider with a focus on whole-of-business data and device solutions. We have a strong track record of innovative, user-orientated technology developments.

We have a strong multi-skilled team across electronics, software development, data engineering, data science, research, marketing, business development, finance and management. We have a growing list of clients, projects and collaborators that extend across state government, universities, Research and Development Corporations, grower groups, individual family farms and corporate farming operations.

AxisTech has developed AxisStream, a data platform designed for the entire Agrifood supply chain. It facilitates value from data without comprising owner control. Through its data engineering capabilities, AxisStream facilitates the transformation, ingestion and standardisation or any and all data.

AxisStream enables data to be consumed in multiple ways: for the business itself, including visualisation, insights and analysis; used by consultants; selected data for compliance purposes; or processing through third party algorithms and machine learning tools.

www.axistech.co

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JOSEPH BANKS SECONDARY COLLEGE Joseph Banks Secondary College, located in Banksia Grove, about 40 kilometers from Perth CBD, is an Independent Public School serving students from surrounding areas such as Carramar and Tapping. Our vision revolves around fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, opportunity, and success. Through engaging and intentional instruction, we shape our students into knowledgeable and respectful young adults. We provide a variety of pathways for secondary education, both in curricular and extra-curricular programs.

Our Creative and Performing Arts Academy caters to students interested in visual art, drama, media, dance, and music, offering opportunities for showcasing their work. For sports enthusiasts, we have Academies in Cheerleading, Rugby, Soccer, and Triathlon, as well as other sports like Netball and AFL, allowing students to compete at interschool levels and excel in local clubs and competitions.

We pride ourselves on our STEM leadership, having become a STEM TDS school in 2016. We've established partnerships with the CoRE Learning Foundation and the P-Tech program, specializing in Cybersecurity. Students can pursue tertiary pathways through TAFE and University. Additionally, we run SciScope, a program for local primary schools to nurture young scientists. In 2023, we're excited to launch our Space Academy. Our focus is on quality teaching and providing diverse opportunities, from support initiatives to challenging programs for academically talented students, including a robust ATAR program, making us a hub for teacher development and student achievement.

www.jbsc.wa.edu.au

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CO R P O RAT E

S U P P O R T E R

Bureau of Meteorology THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia’s weather, climate, water, oceans and space weather agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian region and Antarctic territory, the Bureau provides one of the most fundamental and widely used services of government.

The Bureau contributes to national social, economic, cultural and environmental goals by providing observational, meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services and by undertaking research into science and environment related issues in support of its operations and services. CRICOS Provider 02015K

www. bom.gov.au

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SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR PARTNERS, SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM

The Conference program is also available to download as a stand alone PDF HERE

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DAY ONE – MONDAY 23RD OCTOBER PLENARY BALLROOM

8.00am – 8.45am

Registration and exhibition opens - tea and coffee on arrival

8.45am – 8.55am

MC welcome

AUSTRALIA IN SPACE

Welcome to Country

8.55am – 9.05am

Dr Len Collard

Whadjuk Nyungar Traditional Owner of the Perth metropolitan area, Doctor of Education at Edith Cowan University and Adjunct Professor at Nulungu Research Institute at the University of Notre Dame

Conference opening

9.05am – 9.15am

Hon Stephen Dawson MLC

Minister for Emergency Services; Innovation and the Digital Economy; Science; Medical Research; Minister Assisting the Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade

Erika Olson

9.15am – 9.25am

Deputy Chief of Mission - United States Department of State

Enrico Palermo

9.25am – 9.35am

Head of the Australian Space Agency

9.35am – 10.05am

Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Development - NASA

KEYNOTE

The Artemis Mission James Free

SESSION CHAIR AND INTRODUCTION TO KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Leanne Cunnold

Chief Executive Officer - AROSE (Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth) PANEL

The intersect between space and on-Earth industry MODERATOR

Linda Dawson

Deputy Director General – WA Government, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation PANELLISTS

Dr Ben Bussey

10.05am – 10.45am

Chief Scientist – Intuitive Machines

David Flanagan

Executive Chair – Delta Lithium. Chair – AROSE

Jason Crusan

Vice President, New Energy Solutions – Woodside Energy

Dr Megan Clark AC

Chair – Australian Space Agency Advisory Board COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT

Singapore: a beacon of innovation and collaboration in the Indo-Pacific

10.45am – 11.00am

Lynette Tan

CEO – Singapore Space & Technology Ltd

11.00am – 11.30am

MORNING TEA – EXHIBITION OPEN PLENARY BALLROOM PRESENTATION

Geophysics explorations: seismic sensing for the Earth, Moon & Mars

11.30am – 11.50am

Hemant Chaurasia PANEL

MODERATOR

Professor Melanie Johnston-Hollitt

Director – Curtin Institute for Data Science PANELLISTS

Dr Ben Radford

11.50am – 12.30pm

Spatial Modeling & Ecological Research Scientist – the Australian Institute of Marine Science

Dr Matt Adams

Director, Earth Observation – Landgate

Sarah Coleman

CEO – idoba

Dr Jasmine Muir

Principal Scientist – SmartSat CRC, Leader – Agriculture Research PRESENTATION

NASA small spacecraft technology: ongoing and upcoming technology demonstrations and the connection with terrestrial industry

12.30pm – 12.55pm

Roger Hunter

Program Manager, Small Spacecraft Technology Program – NASA PRESENTATION

Opportunities with India

12.55pm – 1.15pm

Karitkeya Anand

Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Minister of Finance & Skill Training & Education – Government of Andhra Pradesh, India

1.15pm – 2.15pm

LUNCH – EXHIBITION OPEN – VIP WALKAROUND AGRICULTURE

RESOURCES BALLROOM 1

BALLROOM 2 STREAM OPENING

Hon. Jackie Jarvis MLC

PRESENTATION

Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; Small Business

Jonathan Stock

Connecting space technologies to agriculture

New opportunities to detect and access off-world resources

2.15pm – 2.40pm

PRESENTATION

Director – US Geological Survey National Innovation Center, US Department of the Interior

Dr Roger Lawes

Principal Research Scientist – CSIRO Agriculture Flagship Leader, Digital Decisions (Agriculture) – CSIRO PRESENTATION

PRESENTATION

How Malaysian rice growers are able to harness better data in their hands to optimise crop yields and minimise crop disease

The value add of Australian METS to the space industry

2.40pm – 2.50pm

Christine Gibbs Stewart

Rueben Rajasingam

CEO – Austmine

Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder – LatConnect 60 PANEL

Earth Observation: Enhancing production and profit in agriculture, forestry and fisheries PANEL

MODERATOR

Connecting space and resources

Professor Andy Koronios

CEO & Managing Director – SmartSat CRC

SESSION CHAIR AND MODERATOR

Michelle Keegan

PANELLISTS

Dr Jasmine Muir

Program Director – AROSE

Principal Scientist – SmartSat CRC, Leader – Agriculture Research

PANELLISTS

Jonathan Stock

2.50pm – 3.30pm

Charitha Pattiaratchi

Director – US Geological Survey National Innovation Center, US Department of the Interior

Professor – Oceans Graduate School UWA

Shawn Fernando

Mark Gibberd

Remote Operations Manager – Woodside Energy

Director – Centre for Crop Disease Management Curtin University

Christine Gibbs Stewart

Dr Nicolas Younes

CEO – Austmine

Research Fellow – The Australian National University

Dave Lawie

Raj Gautam

Chief Geoscientist & Chief Technologist – Mining – IMDEX

Founder & CEO – QL Space – QL Resources

Ryan Lister

Professor, International Space Centre – UWA PRESENTATION

PRESENTATION

From deep sea to deep space - how we deliver missions anywhere

3.30pm – 3.45pm

Bringing space to Earth for agricultural management and sustainability

Samuel Forbes

Wes Lawrence

Director – Fugro SpAARC (Australian Space Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Control Complex)

CEO – AxisTech

3.45pm – 4.15pm

4.15pm – 4.40pm

AFTERNOON TEA – EXHIBITION OPEN ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY

RESILIENCE

BALLROOM 1

BALLROOM 2 STREAM OPENING

PRESENTATION

Hon. Paul Papalia CSC, MLA

Liquid hydrogen at the intersection of the new space and energy age

Minister for Police; Corrective Services; Defence Industry; Veterans Issues

Dr William Notardonato

CEO – Eta Space, Former Senior Principal Investigator – Cryogenic Test Laboratory NASA PANEL

PRESENTATION

Getting an edge using Earth observation for critical metals exploration

SESSION CHAIR AND MODERATOR

Gary Hale

Chief Security Officer (CSO) & Director, Defence & Space – Curtin University PANELLISTS

David Ball

Regional Director, Australia and New Zealand – Lockheed Martin Space

Joel Nevin

Dr Carsten Laukamp

Director – Blacktree Technology

Principal Research Geoscientist – CSIRO Mineral Resources

Melissa de Zwart

Professor of Space Law, Policy and Governance – University of Adelaide

Michael Cratt

4.15pm – 5.30pm

Managing Director – AV-Comm Space and Defence

(times within concurrent sessions differ – please refer to the time adjacent to each session)

PANEL

Innovation and sustainability opportunities with Japan

PANEL

INTRODUCTION BY

Cyber and resilience: securing the future across diverse sectors

Consul General Yasushi Naito Consul-General of Japan

MODERATOR

Cecily Rawlinson

MODERATOR

Director – CyberWest

Masashi Sato

4.55pm – 5.30pm

Director and COO – SPACETIDE Principal – ispace PANELLISTS

Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

Co-Founder and CEO – SpaceBase

Kunal Raina

Lead for International Business and Strategic Partnerships – Axelspace

Tim Parsons

MD – Lunar Ascent, Non Executive Director – Space Industry Association of Australia, Node Coordinator – SmartSat CRC

Venkat Pillay

PANELLISTS

Bryce Solomon

Chief Security Officer – DUG Technology – High Performance Computing

Gareth Willis

Head of Security – Fugro SpAARC

Joel Earnshaw

Manager, Security & Risk – Perenti – Diversified Global Mining Services

Kath Forward

Assistant Director – Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre, Department of Home Affairs

Dr Newton Campbell

CEO – LatConnect60

Director, Space Programs – AROSE

Vincent Kessler

Executive Officer/ General Manager – Synspective

5.30pm – 6.30pm

NETWORKING DRINKS – EXHIBITION OPEN

*PLEASE NOTE THAT EVENT PROGRAM IS PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

BOARDROOM – AUSTRALIAN MIGRATION OPPORTUNITIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS

4.15pm – 4.55pm

4.40pm – 4.50pm

The future of space and defence

4.50pm – 5.30pm

PLENARY SPONSOR – FLEET

Chief Product Officer – Fleet

The power of space technologies to revolutionise industries on Earth

DAY TWO – TUESDAY 24TH OCTOBER PLENARY BALLROOM

8.30am – 9.00am

Registration and exhibition opens - tea and coffee on arrival KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Autonomous operations: expectations vs. reality

9.00am – 9.30am

Dr David Korsmeyer

Deputy Center Director – NASA’s Ames Research Center PANEL

The connection between sustainability on Earth and sustainability in space SESSION CHAIR AND MODERATOR

Krystal Azelton

Director of Space Applications Programs – Secure World Foundation PANELLISTS

Aude Vignelles

9.30am – 10.10am

Chief Technology Officer – Australian Space Agency

Daniel Smith

Director – Space Scotland

Terry van Haren

Air Commodore (Retired), President & Managing Director – LeoLabs

Zandria Farrell

National Manager, Space – Bureau of Meteorology PRESENTATION

Activities at JAXA’s Space Exploration Innovation Hub Center for future lunar exploration

10.10am – 10.25am

Ikkoh Funaki

Professor – Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) PRESENTATION

Building a thriving ecosystem – lessons from Europe, the UK, and the Harwell Space Cluster

10.25am – 10.45am

Alan Brunstrom

Former European Space Agency Applications Ambassador

10.45am – 11.30am

11.35am – 11.45am

Dr Mark Micire

Former Robotics Group Lead and Research Scientist – NASA Former Program Manager – DARPA

PANEL

RoboNomics: Cultivating an interdisciplinary future of productivity, profitability, safety, and sustainability MODERATOR

Sara Sabry

Citizen Astronaut CEO and Founder – Deep Space Initiative

11.30am – 11.45am

David Thomas

Executive Director – Milo Space Science Institute Arizona State University PRESENTATION

How small spacecraft technology makes career pathways accessible for young people and creates a workforce ecosystem pipeline Roger Hunter

Program Manager, Small Spacecraft Technology Program – NASA

MODERATOR

Wildcat Technologies Lead – CSIRO Data61 Robotics & Autonomous Systems Group

Tamryn Barker

Paula Taylor

32Degrees South & MIT REAP Team WA

12.30pm – 12.40pm 12.40pm – 12.50pm

Program Manager – HelioSwarm, NASA

Deputy Director – Space Science and Technology Centre, Curtin University PANELLISTS

Neil Freeman

General Partner – Fund WA, Director – BrainChip Holdings

PRESENTATION

MODERATOR

Renae Sayers

President – Engineers Australia, UK Chapter

Pia Turcinov AM

Dr Butler Hine

How exploring space presents opportunities for STEM skills

James Bunn

Innovation Manager – Rio Tinto

HelioSwarm Mission science and technical overview

PANEL

PANELLISTS

Dr David Korsmeyer

Deputy Center Director – NASA’s Ames Research Center

PRESENTATION

Bridging the gap

12.15pm – 12.55pm

Fred Pauling

National Project Lead – Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct

12.30pm – 1.00pm

PRESENTATION

Connecting regional space ecosystems to form a global network of solvers addressing challenges we face on Earth

Cross-sector innovation ecosystems

Alex Bertram

Industry Innovation Lead – Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct

Postdoctoral Researcher – NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Space Systems Engineer – Fugro

(times within concurrent sessions differ – please refer to the time adjacent to each session)

PRESENTATION

From engineering, to entrepreneurship, to space, to impact

PRESENTATION

Assoc. Prof. Parwinder Kaur

Special advisor with the WA Government for the 10-year Science and Technology plan Diversity in STEM expert panel, Office of the Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science, Australia

PANEL

PANELLISTS

Siddharth Pandey

11.30am – 1.15pm

STREAM OPENING

Hon Stephen Dawson MLC

Minister for Emergency Services; Innovation and the Digital Economy; Science; Medical Research; Minister Assisting the Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade

Associate Director, Emerging Technologies (Space, Robotics, AI) – KPMG

12.00pm – 12.30pm

11.50am –12.30pm

Dharshun Sridharan

Chair – AROSE Board of Advisors & First Nations X

GOLDSWORTHY / HAMERSLEY

Innovate, include and inspire

11.45am – 12.00pm

PRESENTATION

From commercial off the shelf to fully space qualified: examples and strategies for accelerated flight heritage

INTRODUCTION

Peter Rossdeutscher

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

12.00pm – 12.15pm

BALLROOM 2

11.30am – 11.35am

INVESTMENT & COMMERCIALISATION

BALLROOM 1

11.45am – 12.00pm

11.30am – 11.50am

MORNING TEA – EXHIBITION OPEN ROBOTICS & AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS

Eleanor Hughes

Principal – Joseph Banks Secondary College

Lynette Tan

CEO – Singapore Space & Technology Ltd

Graeme Wren

TeraNet Project Manager, Astrophotonics Group – International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, The University of Western Australia

Jackie Carpenter

Florence Drummond

Director – Kara Ged

Managing Director – One Giant Leap Australia Foundation

PRESENTATION

Head of Engineering Operations, SKA-Low Telescope – SKA Observatory

John Chappell

CEO – Scitech

Angela Teale

First Nations startup capital Kent Matla

Triangle Capital & Blak Angels Network

PANEL

First Nations X: Innovation and entreprenuership

Professor Phil Bland

Director, Space Science and Technology Centre – Curtin University

Chair – AROSE Board of Advisors & First Nations X PANELLISTS

Jasmine Kadic

Managing Director – Benang Industries

Raquel Todd

12.55pm – 1.15pm

PRESENTATION

The Australian Academy of Science decadal plan for space: recommendation for a Program of Space Science Missions

12.50pm – 1.15pm

1.00pm – 1.15pm

MODERATOR

Peter Rossdeutscher

PRESENTATION

Universities as launch pads: the role of academia in a nascent space economy Danail Obreschkow

Astrophysicist & Head of the International Space Centre – UWA

Blak Line Industries & Four Hills Group

Nathan Cole

Co-founder – Blak Digital

1.15pm – 2.15pm

LUNCH – EXHIBITION OPEN GLOBALISATION & INDUSTRY ADOPTION

BALLROOM 2

GOLDSWORTHY / HAMERSLEY

Shintaro Komatsu

Associate Senior Researcher – Kajima Technical Research Institute

2.30pm – 2.40pm

PRESENTATION

Development of autonomous remote construction systems adaptable to the construction environment – application of next-generation construction system for space

PRESENTATION

Leveraging cross sector innovation through strategic communications Daria Filichkina

PRESENTATION

Creating a new category in space-tech – opportunities and challenges Shankar Sivaprakasam

Founder – Eartheye Space

PRESENTATION

Starbitration: Alternative dispute resolution to pacifiy new space disputes Rodolphe Ruffié-Farrugia

Space, Resources, and Disputes Lawyer – Clifford Chance, Advisor – Space Court Foundation

COO – AstroAgency

PRESENTATION

PANEL

Free-space optical communications, positioning, and timing for next-generation remote operations in space and on Earth

Supporting startup scale in Australia MODERATOR

Jacqui Coombes

Associate Professor Sascha Schediwy

Principal Research Fellow – International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) – International Space Centre – University of Western Australia PRESENTATION

Our remote operations journey for Pluto LNG – communication links, automation and robotics

Board Chair; ICRAR, Mining3 and SageAbility PANELLISTS

Dr Zvi Guterman

Chief Executive Officer – Cloudshare (Israel)

Dr Stefan Paterson

Principal – Integrated IP

PRESENTATION

Challenges facing the earth observation industry and the benefit of optical communications Hirokazu Mori

CSO – Warpspace Japan, CEO – Warpspace USA Vice President – Blue Abyss

Alexandra Vidyuk

Founder – Space Ambition

Shawn Fernando

Sebastian Chaoui

Remote Operations Manager – Woodside Energy

Co-Founder & CEO – Arlula PANEL

Startup and scaleup pitches PITCH MC

Ram Kuppusamy

CEO – Space Angel

General Manager – METS Ignited Australia

PANELLISTS

Dr Butler Hine

Program Manager – HelioSwarm, NASA

Jon Sciortino

Portfolio Manager, Autonomous & Intelligence Systems – Nova Systems

Dawn McIntosh

PITCHES

Ben Brayford

Chief Executive Officer - Innovative Energy Solutions

Lucy Cooke

Founder & CEO – SpaceDraft

Erin Bell

PANELLISTS

3.05pm – 3.45pm

3.00pm – 3.45pm

3.15pm – 3.45pm

MODERATOR

Kylah Morrison

MODERATOR

Gavin Gillett

Solutions Architect, Autonomous Systems – Nova Systems

Sakthikumar Ramachandran

Founder & Chief Executive Officer – OrbitAID Aerospace

Renu Sharma

Associate Director – University of Western Australia

Karitkeya Anand

Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Minister of Finance & Skill Training & Education – Government of Andhra Pradesh

Founder & Managing Director – Co Connect App

Space Systems Director – Fugro SpAARC (Australian Space Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Control Complex)

Professor Roberto Furfaro

Opportunities for trade, investment and collaboration with India

PITCHES

PANEL

Opportunities in autonomous operations across space, mining, agriculture and critical infrastructure

Assoc. Prof. Parwinder Kaur

Dr Susanne Bahn

Special advisor with the WA Government for the 10-year Science and Technology plan Diversity in STEM expert panel, Office of the Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science, Australia

CEO – Tap into Safety

Deputy Director – Space, Security, Safety & Sustainability Center, Professor, Systems and Industrial Engineering – University of Arizona

Daniel Milford

Founding Chief Executive Officer – Chironix

Kirthiga Thangadurai Independent Consultant – Cognisium

3.45pm – 4.15pm

AFTERNOON TEA – EXHIBITION OPEN PLENARY BALLROOM PRESENTATION

4.15pm – 4.40pm

Australia and Artemis: Maximising the local benefit from humanity’s next big endeavour – how our next space endeavours will benefit the future of on-Earth industry Aude Vignelles

Chief Technology Officer – Australian Space Agency PRESENTATION

4.40pm – 4.50pm

Presenting the Asia Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum 2024 Yumiko Tateshita

APRSAF Executive Secretary/NSLI Coordinator Advisor to the Director International Relations and Research Department Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

4.50pm – 5.00pm 5.00pm – 5.30pm

PRESENTATION

James Yuen

Director, Space – WA Government, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Closing session

*PLEASE NOTE THAT EVENT PROGRAM IS PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

BOARDROOM – EDUCATION WORKSHOP WITH ONE GIANT LEAP FOUNDATION

Adrian Beer

CEO – METS Ignited

2.30pm – 2.45pm

2.20pm – 2.30pm

PRESENTATION

Fast tracking cross-sector commercialisation

Paul Williams

2.45pm – 2.55pm

Derik Cloete

Bennett Frerck

Application Engineer – LEAP Australia

PRESENTATION

Making space globally relevant Executive Director – Black Arrow Space Technologies

2.55pm – 3.05pm

3.00pm – 3.15pm

INTRODUCTION

Susan Kreemer-Pickford

Engineers Australia, General Manager – WA

Senior Engineering Solutions Manager – LEAP Australia

2.40pm – 3.00pm

2.15pm – 3.45pm (times within concurrent sessions differ – please refer to the time adjacent to each session)

2.45pm – 3.00pm

2.30pm – 2.45pm

2.15pm – 2.30pm

PRESENTATION

Extending the role of multiphysics engineering simulation from the space industry into mining, robotics and agriculture

2.15pm – 2.30pm

INVESTMENT & COMMERCIALISATION

BALLROOM 1

2.15pm – 2.20pm

ROBOTICS & AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS

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A message from Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency.

Thank you to Enrico Palermo, Head of the

mining, AI, agriculture, robotics, space and

Australian Space Agency for this message.

remote operations. Their thought-provoking

Get ready to be inspired by 70+ national and international speakers from various crosssector space and earth technologies, including

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talks will foster collaboration and innovation on the cross-over between space and earth, shaping the future of our industries.

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www.onegiantleapaustralia.com www.onegiantleapfoundation.com.au mss KKeeyy PPrrooggrraam

wee ddoo W Whhaatt w For Australia to reach its full potential in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), we need to ensure we are developing a future workforce equipped with the diverse and dynamic set of skills that will meet the needs of employers in these developing and innovative industries.

One Giant Leap Australia helps schools build and maintain student interest and aspiration in STEM. One Giant Leap Australia has forged strong working relationships and partnerships with a range of educational institutions and providers; local, state and national government agencies; STEMbased companies; aeronautical and astronomical researchers and scientists and other community-based organisations.

Seeds in Space Australian school students experiment with and cultivate seeds, such as wattle and basil, that have spend time in space on the international space station in this unique. scientific study.

Connecting Minds Project Students around the globe collaborate together to develop solutions to STEM challenges in space. Students not only develop STEM skills but also key communication and collaborative skills.

Gadget Girlz Run by girls, for girls, this programs opens the door to young girls who want to pursue a career in STEM. Free one day workshops are held across Australia.

Space Teams Former NASA Astronaut, Dr Gregory Chamitoff has developed an online platform for students to learn about and develop space missions and colonies in space. Participants also have access to key industry mentors.

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Space research without boundaries

Curtin University is pushing the boundaries of space technology, advancing planetary science research and expanding our understanding of the local and distant universe.

OUR EXPERTISE • Space systems engineering and remote operations

We’re tracking remote objects, analysing the composition of planetary bodies, designing and building end-to-end satellite technologies for on-orbit missions, and managing large-scale remote observation infrastructure.

• Planetary geology, astrophysics and exploration science • Communications, remote sensing, signal processing and navigation

With embedded research excellence and support from trusted partners, our bold multidisciplinary research programs look to create impact, innovate and shape the future of the Australian space industry as we build our sovereign capability and capacity in the coming years.

To find out more about our programs and partnerships, visit curtin.edu/space.

• Analytics, computing and visualisation • Robotics and automation Image: Mars craters densitymap Authors: Dr. Anthony Lagain(1), Prof. Gretchen Benedix(1), Mr. Konstantinos Servis(2) (1) (2)

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Space Science and Technology Centre CSIRO - Pawsey Super Computing Centre

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HelioSwarm Mission using simultaneous, multiscale observations from multiple spacecraft The HelioSwarm Mission is investigating

Ames Research Center, and the spacecraft

space plasma turbulence using simultaneous,

are provided by Northrop Grumman and Blue

multiscale observations from multiple

Canyon Technologies.

spacecraft. HelioSwarm utilizes advances in swarm technology to enable the science. A larger central Hub spacecraft is co-orbited by eight SmallSat Node spacecraft, together moving through a High Earth Orbit to obtain data in various solar wind regimes.

The instrument suite includes internationallycontributed instruments and U.S. one, all under the oversight of University of New Hampshire (which is also the Principal Investigator’s home institution and Science Operations Center). The mission architecture is presented along with

The mission architecture is that of hub-and-

a summarized concept of operations. Finally,

spoke, with the central Hub serving as a

an exploration of the pathfinding nature of

communications relay between the Nodes and

HelioSwarm and some implications for future

the ground. Mission operations, management,

large scientific swarms is offered.

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New R&D projects and university appointments in support of the ACT Space Update 2023 This week for Australia in Space TV, we crossed

in Canberra last week, bringing SmartSat

to Adelaide and spoke with SmartSat CEO

CRC's joint investment in the ACT to over $7M.

Professor Andy Koronios for insights into new

Professor Koronios will be facilitating a Earth

R&D projects and university appointments in

Observation panel session at next month's

support of the ACT Space Update 2023 unveiled

Indo-Pacific Space and Earth Conference.

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The UK-Australia Space Bridge - an insight from Professor Anu Ojha, Championing Space, UKSA Australia in Space were thrilled to spend some time

Anu was honored with the title of Honorary Professor

with Professor Anu Ojha OBE to gain further insight and

at the University of Leicester's School of Physics and

opinion on the UK-Australia Space Bridge.

Astronomy in 2016. His significant contributions to space

Anu is a prominent figure within the UK Space Agency, where he serves as Director for the Championing Space Directorate on the Executive Committee. His responsibilities encompass leadership of critical agency teams, including those focused on International and ESA Policy, public and parliamentary affairs, communications, and education and skills development programs. His impressive career in space leadership began with the establishment of the UK National Space Academy program and continued with his directorship at the National Space Centre. Recognized for his expertise,

exploration include co-investigating the university's nuclear power applications for exploration, data analysis for ESA missions like Rosetta, Mars Express, and SOHO, and leading the ESA/UKSA Astro Academy Principia education experiment suite during Tim Peake's mission to the International Space Station. Anu continues to share his wealth of knowledge by teaching at the University's MSc course in Space Exploration Systems, specializing in human survival in extreme environments. He has also played a pivotal role in developing and instructing the university's new Fundamentals of Space training course for space professionals.

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Sunshine Coast geospatial intelligence ‘centre of excellence’ ideation By Brad Howarth

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eospatial intelligence has the potential to solve many of Australia’s greatest challenges and create new social and commercial opportunities. It also provides an opportunity to be a driver of new employment and investment opportunities for Australia’s Sunshine Coast.

Geospatial intelligence (or geo-int) takes data from space-based imaging and sensing satellites and uses a variety of analytics techniques to translate that information into actionable insights. These have been applied to problems as diverse as managing large marine and landbased ecosystems through to monitoring the spread of disease and tracking the impact of fire and floods.

The possibilities of geo-int were the topic of an ideation session held in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland in October, where numerous local and national specialists from the commercial, academic and public sectors came together to discuss the idea of creating a Geospatial Intelligence Centre of Excellence for the region.

The session explored many ways in which geo-int is being used to solve difficult problems today, and asked how the creation of a geo-int capability on the Sunshine Coast might benefit both the local community and foster the uptake of geo-int services both nationally and internationally.

Commencing with an address from the CEO of the Australian company Geospatial Intelligence, Rob Coorey, attendees were shown how geo-int was already being applied in numerous commercial and public sector use cases. As a leading company in its field, Coorey explained how Geospatial Intelligence had a desire to stimulate the uptake of geo-int and create new opportunities for the technology’s application.

His reason for exploring the potential of the Sunshine Coast as the location for a specific geo-int capability stemmed from his company’s alignment with the innovation strategy being pursued by the Sunshine Coast Council.

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"Space is also instrumental in enabling the development of critical technologies like Quantum, AI, Robotics and Automation – areas of priority for the Australian Government."

This included Council’s actions such as its investment in an undersea international data cable connection and supporting infrastructure, and other initiatives designed to attract high technology jobs and investment to the region.

Attendees explored a range of use cases that could be enhanced through the application of geo-int, including bushfire management, protection of critical infrastructure from natural disasters, and support for initiatives relating to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Attendees also discussed numerous potential activities that a Centre of Excellence could undertake to foster the development of local geo-int capabilities.

Frequently cited amongst these was recognition that (as with many aspects of the technology sector) Australia’s uptake of geo-int was being stymied by a lack of specialist skills, especially those relating to analytics and data science.

Hence one of the key functions of a Centre of Excellence should be to attract and develop suitable skills, starting with

raising awareness and interest in geo-int amongst school children and working with local universities to develop specialist subjects and course content that could help feed skilled professionals into the sector.

Secondly, attendees discussed the need for greater coordination and collaboration among existing industry participants. One of the functions suggested for a Centre of Excellence is to map local and national capabilities together with connecting different skills and service providers to amplify their capabilities.

A third function could then be to map potential sources of funding for geo-int projects. Combined with the coordination capability, this would ensure that high value projects could be developed and delivered in a timely manner, such that the benefits from geo-int activities could be delivered faster. This was seen as especially beneficial for short timeframe requirements such as supporting emergency response activities.

In closing, Coorey discussed Geospatial Intelligence’s desire to partner with local organisations in the short term to begin exploring projects that could form the foundation of ongoing relationships that could build over time to create the foundations of a Centre of Excellence.

Council also discussed its intent to follow up on many of the ideas expressed and find ways, working with industry, to bring them into effect.

Ultimately, these capabilities would come together into a unified resource that would serve to promote the benefits of geospatial intelligence, develop a skills pipeline, coordinate activity, and ensure that Australia in general and the Sunshine Coast specifically became known as a worldleading location for this field of technology, whose reputation would in turn attract additional interest and investment.

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Australia and Israeli Space and Technology Opportunities for Collaboration If you missed the live virtual session briefing, we hear

Pacific Space and Earth Conference, 23-24 October 2023,

from the Australian and Israeli Space Agencies, trade

along with pitch sessions from Australian and Israeli

offices, WA State Government Department of Jobs,

space technology start-ups.

Sciences and Technology and a briefing on the Indo-

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Geospatial Intelligence 'Centre of Excellence' ideation Geospatial intelligence has the potential to solve many of

ecosystems through to monitoring the spread of disease

Australia’s greatest challenges and create new social and

and tracking the impact of fire and floods.

commercial opportunities. It also provides an opportunity to be a driver of new employment and investment opportunities for Australia’s Sunshine Coast.

The possibilities of geo-int were the topic of an ideation session held in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland in October, where numerous local and

Geospatial intelligence (or geo-int) takes data from space-

national specialists from the commercial, academic

based imaging and sensing satellites and uses a variety

and public sectors came together to discuss the idea of

of analytics techniques to translate that information into

creating a Geospatial Intelligence Centre of Excellence for

actionable insights. These have been applied to problems

the region.

as diverse as managing large marine and land-based

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NASA Boss Praises Australia’s Contribution to Artemis Moon to Mars Mission By Andrew Curran Australia in Space

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he Associate Director of NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate says the Artemis missions to the Moon and Mars are an international effort requiring input from many countries, including Australia.

James Free told an audience at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Sydney on October 19 that Australia offered NASA some critical space capabilities, including communication capabilities like the James Webb Space Telescope. Free also highlights Australia's expertise in robotics and remote operations. He says that expertise is essential to NASA's learning.

"What is undertaken in industries across Australia can greatly inform and enhance what we are, and when you add the science from the research and lunar PhDs that are being educated right across Australia, it all fits together and makes Australia critical," he said.

Free spoke about the upcoming Artemis missions

alongside Australian Space Agency head Enrico Palermo.

The Artemis missions will see humans return to the Moon for the first time since 1972 and eventually establish a permanent base there as a test bed for a future crewed mission to Mars.

Free says there is a robust economic case for Artemis.

"We don't spend our space dollars in space," he said. "We spend it all here on Earth. We are employing people and developing technologies with broad applicability – and they are good paying jobs with a high higher education component to them."

The NASA official also adds that Artemis is about education and inspiration, saying every dollar invested in the space program is a dollar invested in the education system. "We're also explorers, wondering about what's beyond the next horizon," Free said. "We've always had that as human beings, so these three reasons are really why we are going."

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Neither Free nor Palermo addressed the current Australian government's apparent disinterest in space, instead speaking about the country's space strengths. Free praised Australia's decision to concentrate on science, saying many countries fixated on the headline elements they can bring to Artemis, but he said "research and discovery and scientific development will make a big difference."

Australia's most substantial hardware contribution to the Artemis missions is the surface rover. The 20-kilogram rover will have the unglamorous but important task of transporting regolith extracted from the Moon's surface or interior back to NASA's lunar processing plant. Free says it is an excellent example of Australia's expertise in remote robotics meeting a practical need.

Palermo said learning how to navigate the Moon's hostile environment is critical before anyone contemplates tackling Mars. He calls Artemis an "incredible program" that could lead to many other things.

"Space is also instrumental in enabling the development of critical technologies like Quantum, AI, Robotics and Automation – areas of priority for the Australian Government."

"Artemis is the twin sister of the Apollo program, and I'm excited by how open NASA has been to international partners like Australia. "We've had a long-term partnership with NASA in the deep space communications area, and that's something we are very proud of, but there is so much more we can do."

Both Free and Palermo are travelling to Perth to speak at the 2023 Indo-Pacific Earth and Space Conference.

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FROM DEEP SEA TO DEEP SPACE. MISSIONS DELIVERED... ANYWHERE. As a key partner of the Australian Space Agency (ASA), and

and remote operations industry. Fugro will design, build and

with the support of the Western Australian Government, Fugro

operate the Australian Space Automation, Artificial Intelligence

is proud to be part of the future of the Australian exploration

and Robotics Control Complex (SpAARC).

To find out more www.fugro.com/spaarc

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Dr Alice Gorman is an internationally recognised leader

She has worked extensively in Indigenous heritage

in the field of space archaeology. Her research on space

management, providing advice for mining industry, urban

exploration has been featured in National Geographic,

development, government departments, local councils

New Scientist, and Archaeology magazine. She is a

and Native Title groups in NSW, WA, SA and Queensland.

faculty member of the International Space University's

She is also a specialist in stone tool analysis, and the

Southern Hemisphere Space Program in Adelaide.

Aboriginal use of bottle glass after European settlement.

Her book Dr Space Junk vs the Universe: Archaeology

Alice is a member of the Advisory Council of the Space

and the Future (NewSouth Publishing, MIT Press, 2019)

Industry Association of Australia, a member of the

won the NIB Award People's Choice and the John

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Mulvaney Book Award, as well as being shortlisted for the

Islander Studies, and President of the Anthropological

NSW and Queensland Premier's Awards and the Adelaide

Society of South Australia. She tweets as @drspacejunk.

Festival Awards.

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Space Medicine for Earthlings - Space Industry Networking Event, Canberra, Australia Recorded 23 August, 2023 at The Shine Dome, Australian

Professor Moore was instrumental in the formation of

National University, Canberra this event was held with

the Australian Space Agency, as part of the Australian

Australia in Space and hosted and sponsored by the ANU

Government’s expert reference group. InSpace was

Institute for Space and College of Health and Medicine.

awarded Academic Institute of the year 2023 and Anna

Official Welcome from Professor Anna Moore, the Australian National University’s (ANU) Vice Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Professor and Director of ANU Institute for Space the multi-disciplinary initiative spearheaded

by Moore in 2018, harnessing the University’s diverse space capability under one central institute. She is a distinguished researcher, a world-leading expert in astronomical instrumentation and translation, and a global leader in the emerging field of transient infrared astronomy.

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was awarded Female Leader of the Year at the Australian Space Awards (2021), and Top 100 Women of Influence by the Australian Financial Review (2019). Over her career, Moore has raised over $150 million in funding across 29 manufacturing projects, delivered to major observatories across the world. Anna is an inspirational role model to many women and is ensuring women thrive in the traditionally male-dominated STEM workforce.

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Drones & Robotics in Security Operations: Applications & Opportunities - Australia & Singapore Hear from a special panel to discuss the current applications of drones and robotics within advanced security operations with panelists from Australia and Singapore.

SCAN HERE For more of the latest news and interviews in space sector! or head to www.australiainspace.com.au/tv

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