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Scott Morrison Joins Space Centre Australia as Non-Executive Chair to Boost Nation’s Space Industry
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken on a new role as the non-executive chair of Space Centre Australia (SCA), one of the country’s most ambitious space industry companies.
SCA is building Australia’s first permanent spaceport at Cape York in far north Queensland, an exciting development for the nation’s growing space sector. Morrison, who led the country from 2018 to 2022, expressed enthusiasm about his appointment and its potential to bolster Australia’s space industry.
In a statement on Sunday, Morrison conveyed his excitement about joining the SCA team, highlighting the importance of the space sector to Australia’s future.
He emphasised that his new role would help further elevate the country’s presence in the global space industry.
“I’m thrilled to be taking on this new role with the team at SCA as they implement their plans to become not just the premier permanent spaceport with the most comprehensive launch service offering in Australia but a leading player in the space launch sector globally,” Morrison said.
SCA’s CEO, James Palmer, and his team have earned the respect of space industry leaders, including NASA, and are establishing the commercial and international partnerships necessary to bring their extensive, long-term plans to fruition.
“I believe SCA will offer a distinctive opportunity to global investors by providing access to the rapidly expanding space sector while also delivering the stability and reliability typically associated with traditional infrastructure investments.”
Morrison’s appointment comes as the federal government eases restrictions on US companies launching rockets from Australian soil under the Technology Safeguards
Agreement, paving the way for major players like Elon Musk’s SpaceX to potentially launch rockets from Australian sites.
Morrison noted that Australia has unique advantages in developing its space industry, thanks to its alliances with like-minded democracies, international partnerships, and its involvement in AUKUS initiatives.
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