Rationalising space logistics

Space logistics – the technologies used to deliver supplies to satellites and space stations – need more attention as mankind’s use of space continues to multiply.

Sense and stability

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s current, six-day visit to China is meant to be another step in stabilising the relationship between the two countries. The problem is that no such efforts, by Australia or others, have made much difference to China’s behaviour.

Space precinct

Nation states must revitalise existing measures and consider them in international space policy debates to solve the ongoing difficulties in framing new rules for space governance.

The push and pull in Australian-Indian relations

The India–Australia strategic partnership has grown rapidly over the last few years, driven by shared concerns about China’s rise and its strategic implications for the Asia Pacific order.

The new space race in Asia

While Australia takes its first tentative steps into the space sector with the creation of a small Federal agency, the major space powers in Asia – Japan, China and India – are ramping up their programmes, with national security playing an ever greater role in their activities.