TY - GEN
T1 - ENHANCING AUSTRALIA'S SPACE CAPABILITIES THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
T2 - 2024 IAF Businesses and Innovation Symposium at the 75th International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2024
AU - Pilli, A. K.
AU - Moore, A.
AU - Trifoni, E.
AU - Bezzina, L.
AU - Linardakis, P.
AU - Carter, I.
AU - Cohen, D.
AU - Rozenfeld, A.
AU - Petasecca, M.
AU - Lerch, M.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2024 by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). All rights reserved.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - The National Space Qualification Network (NSQN) established with support from the Australian Space Agency’s Space Infrastructure Fund represents a significant initiative aimed at bolstering Australia’s capabilities in the space sector. This project, conceived with the objective of enhancing national space infrastructure, stands as a testament to the potential of targeted investments in elevating a nation's standing in the global space industry. Central to the project’s success has been the strategic utilisation of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), which have facilitated the pooling of resources, expertise, and innovation from diverse sectors. This paper delves into the critical role these partnerships have played in not only fulfilling the project's objectives but also in shaping the trajectory of Australia’s space industry. The NSQN project, through its collaborative approach driven by a PPP framework, has effectively harnessed the strengths and capabilities of various stakeholders, fostering an environment conducive to significant advancements in the space domain. In addition to fostering advancements in space capabilities, the project has markedly enhanced participants' understanding, enabling facility and capability providers to grasp industry needs more profoundly and industry stakeholders to appreciate the scientific rationale behind their requirements. This paper aims to illuminate how these collaborations under a PPP framework have driven innovation, reduced barriers to entry, strengthened the workforce and opened new avenues in both traditional and emerging space sectors. We will explore how the project's alignment with public and private entities has catalysed technological advancements, enhanced Australia's competitive edge in the global space market, and laid a foundation for future growth. Through this exploration, the paper seeks to contribute to the understanding of the transformative power of PPPs in the space industry, highlighting lessons learned and insights gained from the Australian experience.
AB - The National Space Qualification Network (NSQN) established with support from the Australian Space Agency’s Space Infrastructure Fund represents a significant initiative aimed at bolstering Australia’s capabilities in the space sector. This project, conceived with the objective of enhancing national space infrastructure, stands as a testament to the potential of targeted investments in elevating a nation's standing in the global space industry. Central to the project’s success has been the strategic utilisation of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), which have facilitated the pooling of resources, expertise, and innovation from diverse sectors. This paper delves into the critical role these partnerships have played in not only fulfilling the project's objectives but also in shaping the trajectory of Australia’s space industry. The NSQN project, through its collaborative approach driven by a PPP framework, has effectively harnessed the strengths and capabilities of various stakeholders, fostering an environment conducive to significant advancements in the space domain. In addition to fostering advancements in space capabilities, the project has markedly enhanced participants' understanding, enabling facility and capability providers to grasp industry needs more profoundly and industry stakeholders to appreciate the scientific rationale behind their requirements. This paper aims to illuminate how these collaborations under a PPP framework have driven innovation, reduced barriers to entry, strengthened the workforce and opened new avenues in both traditional and emerging space sectors. We will explore how the project's alignment with public and private entities has catalysed technological advancements, enhanced Australia's competitive edge in the global space market, and laid a foundation for future growth. Through this exploration, the paper seeks to contribute to the understanding of the transformative power of PPPs in the space industry, highlighting lessons learned and insights gained from the Australian experience.
KW - Australian Space Industry
KW - National Space Qualification Network
KW - Public-Private Partnership
KW - Radiation Testing
KW - Space Commercialisation
KW - Space Qualification
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85218410527&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.52202/078383-0012
DO - 10.52202/078383-0012
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85218410527
T3 - Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC
SP - 170
EP - 179
BT - IAF Businesses and Innovation Symposium - Held at the 75th International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2024
PB - International Astronautical Federation, IAF
Y2 - 14 October 2024 through 18 October 2024
ER -