The Federal Government has announced $18 million in funding towards collaborative space projects between Australia and India. The investment will allow Australian-based companies to build commercial links with India, which has one of the world's fastest-growing space economies.
The Federal Government has announced $18 million in funding towards collaborative space projects between Australia and India. The investment will allow Australian-based companies to build commercial links with India, which has one of the world's fastest-growing space economies.Last month, Australia's largest-ever private satellite launched into space from California aboard a SpaceX rocket.
Think of it as roadside assistance for space - necessary, CEO Rajat Kulshrestha says, as the world become increasingly reliant on satellite technology. "It will be the largest Australian spacecraft to launch on an Indian-made rocket. And so that's exciting - seeing an Australian flag aboard an Indian rocket gives us a lot of excitement."
Assistant Defence Minister Matt Thistlewaite expects Australia to play a role in India's next major pursuit - sending humans to space.
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