Australia announces new 'Space Command' defence agency

[Roadvirus]

The Aussies are creating their own Space Force:

Australia announces new 'Space Command' defence agency

The Space Command will aim to counter Russia and China's ambitions, and defend against threats.

www.bbc.com

 

[tacomancer]

They missed a great naming opportunity

 

[Gateman_Wen]

The Aussies are creating their own Space Force:

Australia announces new 'Space Command' defence agency

The Space Command will aim to counter Russia and China's ambitions, and defend against threats.

www.bbc.com

Do they at least have a space capable vehicle?

 

[Evilroddy]

The Aussies are creating their own Space Force:

Australia announces new 'Space Command' defence agency

The Space Command will aim to counter Russia and China's ambitions, and defend against threats.

www.bbc.com

Roadvirus:

How absurd of the Aussies! The money could be better spent building back-up redundancies in Australia's domestic and international communication systems down here on Earth. Until and bless Australia has an autonomous space programme, such a command centre is unnecessary as the article implicitly admits. It's a waste of money and effort in my opinion. It was however interesting, so thanks for posting the story.

Cheers and be well.
Evilroddy.

 

[Ishm]

Do they at least have a space capable vehicle?

Maybe not, but they could borrow some from their neighbors in New Zealand where they have an active and proven space launch facility.

 

[Gateman_Wen]

Maybe not, but they could borrow some from their neighbors in New Zealand where they have an active and proven space launch facility.

So it's just a ridiculous as our "space force".