23 rd ceos plenary i phuket, thailand i 3-5 november 2009 overview of the new australian space...
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23rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 2009
OVERVIEW OF THE NEW AUSTRALIAN SPACE SCIENCE PROGRAM
Alex Held (CSIRO)On behalf of the Australian Space Policy Unit
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Canberra Australia
November 2009
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Federal “Super Science” Initiative
$1.1 billion boost for critical areas of scientific endeavour
Includes $901 million investment over four years in cutting edge research infrastructure:
Space and astronomy
Marine and climate
Future industries
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Super Science Initiative
Space and Astronomy
$160.5 million investment includes funding for:
SKA science and high performance computing centre in Perth
Anglo-Australian Observatory
National astronomy infrastructure through Astronomy Australia Ltd
Australian Space Science Program
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Space Policy Unit[ www.space.gov.au ]
Coordinate Australia's national and international civil space activities, including partnerships with international space agencies and organisations
Australia’s central point of contact for all civil space activities
Develop a National Space Policy
Advise Minister on national and international civil space issues
Chair Australian Government Space Forum
Deliver Australian Space Research Program
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Australian Space Research Program
$40 million over four years
Develop Australia’s niche space capabilities by supporting space-related research, innovation and skills in areas of national significance or excellence
Supports space-related research, education and innovation activities in two streams
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Australian Space Research ProgramStream A - Space Education and Development Grants
Up to $1 million to eligible consortia
Support student projects and educational activities, including international education opportunities and the establishment of national space education programs and centres of expertise for space education
Aim to encourage or facilitate the participation of students in space-related fields of study, research or work
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Australian Space Research ProgramStream B - Space Science and Innovation Project Grants
Up to $5 million to eligible consortia
Support collaborative space research and innovation projects involving the development of Australia’s niche space capability in areas of strategic national priority.
International collaboration is encouraged
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International Engagement and Official Representation
• Space Policy Unit has the policy responsibility within the Australian Government, and is the lead on new space-related treaty negotiations.
• Current International engagement will remain for now with relevant Australian government agencies, e.g.:– CSIRO & CEOS– Bureau of Meteorology+ CSIRO & GEO– CSIRO & NASA Deep Space Communications– Geoscience Australia & JAXA-ALOS; Landsat Stations, – etc.
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AUSTRALIAN STRATEGIC PLANFOR EARTH OBSERVATIONS FROM SPACEJuly 2009
by Australian Academy of Scienceand the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
http://www.atse.org.au/uploads/EOSfinal.pdf
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Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and ResearchIndustry House, 10 Binara Street Canberra CityCanberra, Australia
Web: www.space.gov.au
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 2 6276 1166
Space Policy Unitc/o Michelle Clement, Manager