1. Global Presence: Space enables global military operations through satellite communications, providing real-time data exchange and coordination across vast distances.
  2. Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Military satellites are crucial for surveillance and reconnaissance, offering high-resolution imagery and signals intelligence to monitor potential threats and gather strategic information.
  3. Navigation and Timing: The Global Positioning System (GPS) and similar satellite navigation systems are essential for precision in military movements, targeting, and coordination of forces globally.
  4. Space as a Strategic Domain: Recognising space as a critical domain for national security, many countries are establishing space commands or forces to protect their interests and assets in space.
  5. Anti-Satellite Capabilities: The development and testing of anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons by various nations pose risks to space assets, leading to concerns about space becoming an arena for warfare.
  6. International Collaboration and Regulation: There's an increasing emphasis on international collaboration and legal frameworks to ensure space remains a safe and sustainable environment for both civilian and military activities.
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Space Force awards BAE $1.2B for missile warning sats in MEO

The money will fund 10 second-generation satellites called Epoch 2, which are part of the Space Force’s planned Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT) program, designed to track hypersonic and ballistic missiles.
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The C-band radar at the Harold E. Holt Naval Communication Station near Exmouth, Western Australi
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NASA revives Voyager 1’s backup thrusters after 20 years

Voyager 1 was launched in 1977 and still provides data from interstellar space. NASA engineers restored control just in time—reviving backup thrusters once thought unusable and extending the life of humanity’s most distant spacecraft.
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NASA's Deep Space Network is getting a new dish to help distant spacecraft phone home

A new antenna under construction in Canberra will strengthen deep space communication—essential for managing distant missions and decoding data sent back from the outer reaches of the solar system. Only Canberra can fully contact Voyager 2.
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NASA’s newest space telescope blasts off to map the entire sky and millions of galaxies

The SPHEREx telescope will map the entire sky in infrared light, observe the collective glow from billions of galaxies, and study the aftermath of the Big Bang. The mission also aims to explain galaxy formation.
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Air & Space Power

Space Force Tech: Weapons and Equipment Beyond Earth's Atmosphere

Space Force doesn’t yet engage in space battles, but does possess a significant amount of technology to protect the US.
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Strategic Influence

A Study Suggests Black Holes Can Create Space Lasers—Just Like Einstein Thought

Gravitational lasers: Theory where space ripples, influenced by theoretical dark matter particles (axions), might make black holes emit laser-like beams.
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Gilmour Space Technologies prepares to launch rocket into orbit from Bowen, Queensland

Gilmour rocket to be first Australian made rocket to be launched from Australia.
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Nasa beams cat video from deep space with laser

NASA tests laser communication technology from deep space to Earth by streaming a high-definition cat video.
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SDA Demonstrates Link 16 from Space for First Time Ever

The US Space Development Agencey (SDA) announced it has demonstrated the first Link 16 broadcast from space.
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Equatorial Launch Australia lodges plans for expansion to 300 hectares for Arnhem Space Centre

Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), who runs the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC) in the NT, plans to expand its capability to 300 hectares and 14 launch pads.
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Details emerge of near collision between Australian and Chinese satellites

A near-miss collision between Australian and Chinese military satellites highlight risk of increased space debris and need for collaboration to deconflict.
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The space between alliance and self-reliance: The evolution of the Australia-US Defence space relationship

Australia leverages its geography to shape its space ties with the US and address Defence needs.
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AIR AND SPACE POWER: COLLECTIONS

Extensive reading about air power enables military air force professionals to improve their strategic thinking, stay up-to-date with technological advancements, learn from history, understand policy and doctrine, enhance their professional development, foster critical thinking, manage risks effectively, and promote better interoperability with allies.
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Italy’s Underrated Space Program

Italy collaborates actively in space with the US, involving small and medium-sized enterprises, working on missions like the International Space Station and Artemis, indirectly supporting NATO.
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Military Management

Getting equatorial: the Australian company providing a launch pad for rockets

One of the most complicated and riskiest business models is a spaceport, however, a complex located in the Northern Territory is confident it has the technology and geographic advantages to make Australia’s launch industry viable
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Space as a Strategic Geography

The article discusses the growing strategic importance of space, expanding the concept of strategic geography beyond terrestrial considerations, and highlights Australia's unique position to contribute and benefit from the evolving space domain.
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Technology & Innovation

NASA Reveals What Made an Entire Starlink Satellite Fleet Go Down

Space weather can result in visually stunning northern and southern lights but can also cause destructive solar storms that may harm satellites.
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Space Force launch plan mirrors shift to smaller satellites

The US Space Force's plan for satellite launches reflects a shift towards smaller, more versatile satellites. In addition, the service is considering new launch technologies and providers to meet its growing demand for access to space and improve resilience against potential threats.
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Setting Australia’s space priorities

Space is a vital part of international strategic competition—and with increasing competition from China, Australia needs to state its position and vision regarding using space from low-earth orbit to past the moon.
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NASA releases detailed views of DART mission smashing into asteroid from James Webb, Hubble telescopes

On Tuesday, 27 September, NASA crashed its Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos, some 9.6 million kilometres from Earth, intending to try to change the asteroid's path.
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New Space Force Chief Confirmed

Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman has been appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate as the new US Chief of Space Command.
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This US Space Force telescope in Australia will keep tabs on unusual satellite activity

This telescope is part of the worldwide radar and telescope-based US Space Force Network. It enhances Alliance cooperation and capability reducing the likelihood of satellite sabotage or destruction.
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The diplomatic rift in outer space

Space infrastructure is a fundamental aspect of defence and our society in general—but it can be placed at risk due to geopolitics, strategic competition, offensive weapons, mistrust, misunderstandings, miscalculations and a diplomatic impasse.
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NASA Webb Space Telescope's Largest Image Yet Unveils a Shimmering Cosmos

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is expanding our knowledge about the Universe—by discovering previously unknown galaxies, one of which may have been formed soon after the Universe began.
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NASA's giant U.S. moon rocket emerges for debut launch

NASA's gigantic moon rocket will make its debut test flight this month. The rocket—topped with an un-crewed capsule—has already been moved to its launch pad.
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NASA rockets to blast off from Northern Territory in first Australian launch in 27 years

In the space agency's first launch from a commercial launch pad on foreign soil, NASA rockets will lift off from the Northern Territory to study astrophysics and planetary science only observable from the southern hemisphere.
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DARPA’s nuclear space propulsion project advances to next phase

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program is beginning the next phase of an experiment to assess the feasibility of nuclear-powered propulsion systems operating between the Earth and the Moon.
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Why China and Russia scare Australia’s chief space defence officer

To effectively compete in Space AVM, Catherine Roberts, Head of Defence Space Command, argues that Australia needs the capability to disrupt enemy satellite communications and launch our own satellites.
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Space Commander Catherine Roberts tells podcast of bullying she endured after first enlisting in the ADF

Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts—speaks about the unconscious bias against young women who want to join the defence force—not necessarily from the young women but from their parents.
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Keep looking up: Australia’s next steps in space surveillance

Australia is geographically well placed to undertake the space domain awareness (SDA) mission—which could become a significant task and capability for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
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Spacewatch: Nasa’s Webb telescope mirror alignment continues

Commissioning of the James Webb telescope is progressing well, with the first images due June –July 2022.
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Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program participants compete in a 'capture the flag' cyber skills challenge in Canberra from 24 to 30 May 2021..
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How cyberspace has become the new battleground in modern day warfare

Bolstering cybersecurity has become more critical than ever in the 21st century; battles are now being fought digitally and with missiles as nations wage war in new and complex arenas.
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The asteroid Ryugu, photographed with an Optical Navigation Camera from a distance of approximately 40km away.
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James Webb space telescope takes up station a million miles from Earth

The James Webb space telescope is a quantum technological leap allowing astronomers to examine much more of the universe.
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Raytheon Australia Managing Director, Mr Michael Ward (centre right), addresses attendees at the Naval Guided Weapons Maintenance facility opening at Defence Establishment Orchid Hills at Mulgoa, near Penrith in Sydney's west.
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Read Raytheon Intelligence & Space's most popular stories of 2021

Raytheon, a major US defence contractor, lists its most popular stories for 2021.
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Sailor keeping a lookout at sunrise of the Coast of Darwin
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launched on quest to behold light from the first stars

On 25 Dec 2021, NASA launched the most advanced telescope ever built, the James Webb Telescope, named after the Director of NASA, who oversaw the moon landings.
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Air to Air formation with a Mirage 2000-9 from the United Arab Emirates Air Force and an FA-18A Hornet from the Royal Australian Air Force.
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Israel, UAE to launch joint space projects, including Beresheet 2 Moon mission

Strengthened relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates has led to new agreements on possible joint space exploration.
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75 Years Ago, A Nazi Rocket took the first photo of earth from space.

The USA used a WW2 Nazi Germany V2 rocket to take the first picture of the earth from space.
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Royal Australian Air Force member Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford and Nailsworth Primary School student Lachlan enjoying the interactive experience of 'Science Alive' at Wayville Showgrounds, Adelaide.
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SpaceX test fires Starship as FAA reviews key license for first orbital launch

Regulatory approvals are now the only thing standing between Elon Musk and his company from conducting its first orbital launch.
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A Mercedes G-wagon sits under the Milky Way as it waits for repairs on the Great Endeavour Rally.
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Australia to provide rover for future NASA lunar lander mission

NASA plans to use Australian remote control mining technology to develop a rover vehicle for future lunar exploration programs.
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An artistic illustration by Mr. Akihiro Ikeshita of the Hayabusa2 spacecraft releasing its capsule with samples from the asteroid Ryugu on return to Earth.
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TED TALK...A NASA astronaut’s lessons on fear, confidence and preparing for spaceflight

TED Talk host Pat Mitchell speaks with Megan McArthur about space exploration, fear and parenthood.
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A Starcruiser for Space Force: Thinking Through the Imminent Transformation of Spacepower.

Cheaper and more manoeuvrable spacecraft might change the way the US military operates in space.
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Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts, AO, CSC, Commander of Defence Space Command, at the Defence Space Command Headquarters opening at Fairbairn in Canberra, ACT.
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Royal Australian Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts to become Australia's first space commander

AVM Catherine Roberts has been appointed to head Australia's new Space Divsion.
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Space 2.0

Australia's part in Space 2.0 and the future of the Space Industry
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An audience views the premiere screening of the Jarli animation at Event Cinemas in Sydney.
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Space Operations Chief Emphasizes Importance of Partnerships

Chief of U.S. Space Operations Gen. Raymond focussed on the importance of partnerships—'I'm going to really work hard on cultivating partnerships,' he said, citing among others Australia.
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Victoria Samson and Dr. Cassandra Steer - Profile images
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International Cooperation in Space

What does International cooperation and national security look like in space.
A/Prof Alice Gorman, Dr Evie Kendal and Annie Handmer - Profile image
27 November 2020
Air & Space Power

Space Archaeology and Sociology

The importance of medicine, health and other societal issues when thinking about aerospace, space junk and life in space.
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Diversity Doesn't Need Gravity

The value and impact of diversity should be contrasted with the value and impact of homogeneity.
Kerrie Dougherty and Roger Franzen - Profile
13 November 2020
Air & Space Power

History of Australia's Involvement in Space

Australia's involvement in space spans seven decades, multiple locations and development of significant space capabilities.
Dr Cassandra Steer and Duncan Blake - Profile image
3 November 2020
Air & Space Power

Space Legal Frameworks

Exploring the philosophy behind international law on earth, as it represents nation states, is a starting point for conceiving how to regulate and represent human endeavour in the space domain.
Dr Melrose Brown and WGCDR Steven Henry - Profile images
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Air & Space Power

Space Explained

Use of the space domain influences our daily lives and is the new frontier for those seeking a technological advantage however, it comes with unique challenges.
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Flinders University researchers developing 'space power' framework to rank countries

Dr Praino from Flinders University is leading a team that is developing tools to make it easier to measure Australia’s space power relative to other nations.
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United States Air Force (USAF) C-Band Radar AN/FPS-34 used to track satellites
Technology & Innovation

Spacex Just Lost Up To 80 Percent Of Its Recently-Launched Starlink Satellites — Here's Why

A SpaceX initiative, ‘Starlink Constellation’, plans to provide satellite internet access across the entire planet; however, the company’s plans have been set back thanks to a space storm.
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