Australian defence force expands space workforce as new specialist training centre unveiled

Expansion of space operations comes as ADF entering most challenging strategic environment since second world war', minister says

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Australian defence force recruits are being asked to aim for the stars, with two new positions advertised in defence's space command.

Applicants were invited to apply directly for the two space specialist roles - an operations officer to plan and support missions, and an operations specialist with knowledge of equipment.