Building Australian network of satellites would reduce reliance on foreign data, scientists say
by Donna Lu from Science | The Guardian on (#5V6B6)
Australian Academy of Science says locally operated Earth observation satellites would ensure Australia's independence
Australia should build its own network of Earth observation satellites to reduce reliance on foreign satellite data that could be compromised by environmental or geopolitical stressors, scientists say.
The recommendation is included in a national 10-year plan for Australian space science, launched on Thursday by the Australian Academy of Science.
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