PODCAST: US Space Force engages with Australian SMEs at AusSpace24

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By: Robyn Tongol

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, editor of Space Connect Adam Thorn, Steve Kuper, and Liam Garman unpack AusSpace24 – Australia’s biggest space sector event.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, editor of Space Connect Adam Thorn, Steve Kuper, and Liam Garman unpack AusSpace24 – Australia’s biggest space sector event.

  • The podcast begins by unpacking how Brigadier General Anthony Mastalir, Commander, US Space Force Indo-Pacific, and Major General Gregory Novak, Defence Space Commander, delivered insights into the future direction of Australian-US allied space interests.
  • The trio then unpack critical insights from the event – including how new technologies are shaping space as well as mitigating the risks of space debris.
  • They wrap up discussing how the industry responded to substantial government funding cuts.

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The Defence Connect team

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