Definition of the Australian Space Sector
July 8, 2020 / Last Updated July 8, 2020
According to the Australian Space Agency, our domestic space sector is “a set of space-related activities along the space value chain and is part of the broader space economy.”
“The Australian space sector value chain includes four broad segments of activities:
- Manufacturing
- Ground segment manufacturing and services
- Space segment manufacturing and services
- Space operations
- Space applications
- Space enablers
- Regulation and essential service delivery
- Infrastructure and capabilities
- Research, development and engineering
- Specialised support services
All actors (private, public and academic) participating in any activities which sit within these segments are part of the space sector.”
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