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CANBERRA, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) – The Australian Space Agency has the ability to help establish a human base on the moon, according to the country's top scientific body.
In its space exploration roadmap released Monday, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) said the Australian space industry could account for $ 12 billion ( US $ 8.7 billion) by 2030.
"Our space roadmap is paving the way for economic growth using space and defending a new era of space exploration to inspire our children with the power of science to make the impossible possible," said Larry Marshall.
"Our existing space industry is built on 50 years of trust when we allowed the world to see humanity touch the moon.
"This type of inspiration is a key element in the growth of new industries, new jobs, new talents in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the development of a vibrant nation where the sky is no longer the limit".
The report "Space: A Roadmap to Unlock Future Growth Opportunities for Australia" found that "Australia's unique strengths and geographical advantages" would increase Australia's share in the international space sector ".
He said that "the support of the Australian space sector to the lunar challenge would be an opportunity to develop our existing relationships with global partners, including international space agencies".
CSIRO has identified three key opportunities to develop the national space industry, such as building Earth observation capabilities from space, collaborating with international agencies to track objects in space, and supporting the space industry. space exploration.
"CSIRO's unique position creates a bridge between research and industry to deliver breakthrough innovation to Australian SMEs and start-ups in the space value chain," said Marshall.
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