PODCAST: Building a strong local space sector, with Airbus’ Richard Franklin and Martin Rowse

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By: Robyn Tongol
PODCAST: Building a strong local space sector, with Airbus’ Richard Franklin and Martin Rowse

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Richard Franklin, managing director, Airbus Defence and Space UK and head of Secure Communications, and Martin Rowse, director, space – Australia at Airbus Defence and Space, join host Liam Garman to discuss Airbus’ ambitions for Australia’s sovereign space industry.

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Richard Franklin, managing director, Airbus Defence and Space UK and head of Secure Communications, and Martin Rowse, director, space – Australia at Airbus Defence and Space, join host Liam Garman to discuss Airbus’ ambitions for Australia’s sovereign space industry.

  

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  • The trio begin the podcast evaluating Australia’s space industry relative to other markets, and how Australia can continue to enhance its national space workforce.
  • The podcast continues unpacking how Airbus has grown their sovereign space capabilities in other markets, such as the United Kingdom.
  • The trio then wrap up the podcast examining Team Maier’s plans for the space sector, and Team  Maier’s  ambitions for the industry if successful in JP 9102. 

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

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