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Sunday, September 24

Canada could hold key to Australian space agency success

Australia should model its proposed national space agency on the highly successful Canadian example, the Space Industry Association of Australia says.

SA will create its own space agency if Feds don't act

The Federal Government has promised a review which could lead to the establishment of a national space agency, but the State Government says it is moving too slowly and will set up its own agency later this year if Canberra doesn't take speedier action.

Andy Thomas during his career with NASA. Photo: AP/Brett Coomer

Andy Thomas joins calls for Australian space agency

Astronaut Andy Thomas has joined the push for an Australian space agency, telling the Federal Government that the industry is a perfect fit for his home state of South Australia.