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Space in Western Australia
Western Australia’s remote geographic location, low population density outside Perth, dry environmental conditions and high air quality have made WA an attractive setting for major space projects since the 1960s. This setting is ever more important today, as national and international space enterprises are searching for developmental and operational sites.
UWA has existing capabilities across a broad range of critical space capabilities in engineering, physics, life sciences, social sciences and the arts. UWA works closely with the Australian Space Agency, especially on optical communications and remote operations, and with other space agencies and related international entities such as the ESA, NASA, JAXA, and CNES.
Our fascination with the space beyond our reach is a defining human trait. From the launch of the first artificial satellite to our first steps on the moon just a decade later, exploring space has now become an integral part of our economy. The space sector stands out as a prime example of the innovation and human benefit that global teamwork in science and technology creates
From the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Space and Innovation, WA's priority focus areas are:
Remote operations, robotics and automation - WA is the world-leader in remote operations, with expertise in remote asset management, autonomous operations, robotics, AI, remote sensing and systems integration.
Space communications and situational awareness - WA, with its clear skies and large arid areas with minimal radio interference is particularly well placed for space communication; space situational awareness; positioning, navigation and timing; and facilities that contribute to global coverage of space assets.
Satellites - WA has emerging capabilities in the design, manufacture and operation of satellites.
Space data analytics, supercomputing and cybersecurity - WA has significant computing infrastructure and capability in data science, analytics and cybersecurity.
Research, training and education - WA has significant capability in space research, training and education especially in secondary and tertiary sectors.
Launch - WA has significant advantages and opportunities for the establishment of new launch facilities for equatorial, polar and sun synchronous orbits