23 rd 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

23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 2009 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

23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 2009 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

23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 2009 Space Policy Unit [ ]  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

23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 2009 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

23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 2009 Australian Space Research Program Stream 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

23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 2009 Australian Space Research Program Stream 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

23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 2009 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.

23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 2009 AUSTRALIAN STRATEGIC PLAN FOR EARTH OBSERVATIONS FROM SPACE July 2009 by Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.

23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 2009 Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Industry House, 10 Binara Street Canberra City Canberra, Australia  Web:   Phone: Space Policy Unit c/o Michelle Clement, Manager