Australia in Space (1987)

By June 1st, 1987

In the nineteen sixties, Australia became one of the first countries to design, build and launch a satellite, and was a major partner in British and European space programs. Twenty years later, Australia has once again developed the technological capacity to be 'space qualified'.

In the nineteen sixties, Australia became one of the first countries to design, build and launch a satellite, and was a major partner in British and European space programs. Twenty years later, Australia has once again developed the technological capacity to be ‘space qualified’.

This film looks at recent developments in fields such as space-based instruments, remote sensing and astronomy, and demonstrates the expertise and technical resources which make Australia an attractive potential collaborator in the world’s space programs.