Establishing the National Space Qualification Network (NSQN)

The National Space Test Facility (NSTF) is a gateway to the global success of the Australian space industry. The enhanced capabilities proposed here (NSTF) will expand the network of testing facilities available to Australian industry, accelerating a commercially-viable roadmapfor lab-to-orbit space qualification. NSTF will move beyond a collection of sites and skillsets to build a coherent ecosystem of sites, skillsets, knowledge, and technologies that meets the space sectors growing needs. It will preserve sovereign capability, create jobs, upskill anindustry, and increase mission assurance. NSTF willvenable ANU to keep world-class space expertise within the University and in Australia.