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The problems with small satellites - and what Australia’s Space Agency can do to help
Australia is part of the global explosion in space industries – including the design and engineering of satellites smaller than a loaf of bread. But we’re at a point now where we need to take the next step. The growing number of small satellites orbiting Earth presents some unique challenges, such as interference with communication networks, the buildup of space junk, and the legal questions that arise if something goes wrong.
The problems with small satellites - and what Australia's Space Agency can do to help
By Duncan Blake, PhD candidate, law and military uses of outer space, University of Adelaide Australia is part of the global explosion in space industries – including the design and engineering of satellites smaller than a loaf of bread. But we’re at a point now where we need to take the next step.
The problems with small satellites – and what Australia's Space Agency can do to help
Australia is part of the global explosion in space industries – including the design and engineering of satellites smaller than a loaf of bread. But we’re at a point now where we need to take the next step. The growing number of small satellites orbiting Earth presents some unique challenges, such as interference with communication networks, the buildup of space junk, and the legal questions that arise if something goes wrong.
Yes we've got a space agency – but our industry needs 'Space Prize Australia'
The Australian Space Agency commenced operations on July 1 2018 with the ambition of tripling the Australian space economy by 2030. But with the Australian government investment of A$41 million, we should not expect anything like NASA (which has a budget more than 2,000 times greater). On the contrary, the impetus for growth must come from the Australian space industry itself – and that’s why “Space Prize Australia” can work.
Yes we've got a space agency - but our industry needs 'Space Prize Australia'
By Duncan Blake, PhD candidate, law and military uses of outer space, University of Adelaide The Australian Space Agency commenced operations on July 1 2018 with the ambition of tripling the Australian space economy by 2030. But with the Australian government investment of A$41 million, we should not expect anything like NASA (which has a budget more than 2,000 times greater).
Yes we've got a space agency
Yes we've got a space agency - but our industry needs 'Space Prize Australia' Australia has the highest paid space agency administrator on Earth, to oversee a $50 million budget for office rentals and power point presentations. The Australian Space Agency commenced operations on July 1 2018 with the ambition of tripling the Australian space economy by 2030.
Le guide de régulation de la " guerre spatiale ", un outil indispensable pour la sécurité mondiale
Dans un avenir proche, les satellites de télécommunications pourraient bien fournir au monde entier un accès Internet à haut débit. Ils nous permettent aussi d’obtenir des prévisions météorologiques et d’améliorer la production agricole. Ils nous aident à organiser les secours en cas de catastrophe, à trouver et exploiter les ressources naturelles, à surveiller l’état de l’environnement et ont encore bien d’autres applications.
What Would A War Look Like In Outer Space?
A war in outer space sounds like the stuff of science fiction but it is something we need to consider. Its impact on everybody on Earth and its implications for future human space exploration would be devastating. Right now, there are laws that are relevant to the prospect of war in space, but currently it is unclear exactly how these might be applied.
A legal guide to space war
A war in outer space sounds like the stuff of science fiction but it is something we need to consider. Its impact on everybody on Earth and its implications for future human space exploration would be devastating. Right now, there are laws that are relevant to the prospect of war in space, but currently it is unclear exactly how these might be applied.
We're drafting a legal guide to war in space. Hopefully we'll never need to use it
A war in outer space sounds like the stuff of science fiction but it is something we need to consider. Its impact on everybody on Earth and its implications for future human space exploration would be devastating. Right now, there are laws that are relevant to the prospect of war in space, but currently it is unclear exactly how these might be applied.
Australia has a prime opportunity to become the world's space traffic authority
Right now there are around 21,000 artificial objects being tracked in Earth orbit (and many millions too small to be tracked). Only about 1,750 of these are functional satellites. If we don’t adequately manage the traffic of objects in outer space, many services on which we depend will no longer be available. I argue that Australia should step up and fill this role. “Space traffic management” could be an enduring, national beacon project to inspire and galvanise the Australian space industry.
Step up Australia, we need a traffic cop in space
Right now there are around 21,000 artificial objects being tracked in Earth orbit (and many millions too small to be tracked). Only about 1,750 of these are functional satellites. If we don’t adequately manage the traffic of objects in outer space, many services on which we depend will no longer be available. I argue that Australia should step up and fill this role. “Space traffic management” could be an enduring, national beacon project to inspire and galvanise the Australian space industry.
Step up Australia, we need a traffic cop in space
By Duncan Blake, PhD candidate, law and military uses of outer space, University of Adelaide Right now there are around 21,000 artificial objects being tracked in Earth orbit (and many millions too small to be tracked). Only about 1,750 of these are functional satellites. If we don’t adequately manage the traffic of objects in outer space, many services on which we depend will no longer be available. I argue that Australia should step up and fill this role.
Yes, Australia will have a space agency. What does this mean? Experts respond
In front of an expectant audience of more than 4,000 international delegates attending the International Aeronautical Congress in Adelaide, today Senator Simon Birmingham - representing Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Arthur Sinodinos – announced Australia’s federal government is committed to a space agency.
As the world embraces space, the 50 year old Outer Space Treaty needs adaptation
By Duncan Blake, PhD candidate, law and military uses of outer space, University of Adelaide The Outer Space Treaty (OST) is the framework multilateral treaty that establishes the principal rules regulating the exploration and use of outer space. Established in 1967, it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. But now we need an update.
As the world embraces space, the 50 year old Outer Space Treaty needs adaptation
The Outer Space Treaty (OST) is the framework multilateral treaty that establishes the principal rules regulating the exploration and use of outer space. Established in 1967, it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. But now we need an update.
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