ASPI Masterclass: Space and National Security
About
On November 28, the 'ASPI Masterclass: Space and National Security' will explore space as an increasingly competitive, congested and contested domain.The emergence of ‘newSpace’ has seen a growing commercial space sector which has fundamentally challenged - and in many respects, overturned - the traditional role of government-run taxpayer-funded space programs. It has transformed our ability to access space.
The new space age is qualitatively and quantitively different to the previous era. We are witnessing the rise of commercial ‘mega-constellations’ comprising thousands of small satellites. Launch prices – always a key inhibitor to opening up space – have been dragged down by innovations from the commercial sector, particularly SpaceX. The space domain is more accessible than ever before, with the new space actors, including small and middle powers, as well as the private sector.
Location
Yallamundi Rooms
Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW 2000