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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
| Curtin University | Fugro SpAARC | The
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
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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
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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.
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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
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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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