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Strategic partner to fast-track space technologies

20 July 2022
Media Release
Chief Defence Scientist Tanya Monro and Head of Australasia, Airbus Defence & Space, Sascha Hapke
Chief Defence Scientist Tanya Monro and Head of Australasia, Airbus Defence & Space, Sascha Hapke

Australia's Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro has announced that Airbus has been selected as the strategic partner for Defence's Resilient Multi-mission Space STaR Shot – a strategic research program established to develop future space capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

An experienced satellite developer and integrator, Airbus Defence and Space will work with Defence to deliver the ambitious Defence space research program which is aimed at ensuring Australian war fighters have assured access to satellite services.

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