Overview
- The global space industry is entering a new era with increasing private investment. The NT government aims to develop the local space industry, attract foreign investment, and create jobs and economic growth.
NT’s Competitive Advantages
- Ideal location for launch facilities, high altitude pseudo-satellites (HAPS), and ground stations due to geography and climate.
- Existing expertise in hosting and operating ground stations.
- Supportive investment environment and project facilitation services.
Focus Areas 2022-2026
- Attract and facilitate new investment
- Encourage strategic industry development in locations like Arnhem Land and Alice Springs
- Support integration of space industry with other key NT industries
- Establish conditions for workforce development
- Support collaborations to develop the Australian space industry
Priority Sectors
- Space launch – Arnhem Space Centre servicing NASA and commercial launches
- HAPS – Grow Alice Springs’ role as a HAPS hub
- Ground stations – New facilities being developed in Darwin and Alice Springs
- Earth observation – Drive adoption in industries like agriculture and utilize NT’s calibration sites
The strategy aligns with national strategies and aims to meet growth targets of $50 million investment and 50 new jobs by 2026.
