The Defence Aviation Safety Authority and the Australian Space Agency signed a new memorandum of understanding on March 26 at the Avalon 2025 International Air Show.
Director General of Defence Aviation Safety Authority Air Marshall James Badgery said the MOU provided the mechanism for the two entities to collaborate on various space safety issues.
“While there may necessarily be some unique elements to Defence’s space safety regulations, our intention is to align with Australian Space Agency’s regulations as far as possible to ensure all Australian space activities meet our international treaty obligations,” he said.
“It is an exciting time in both the defence and civil space domains,” Badgery added. “A strong relationship with Australian Space Agency is vital this year while Defence Aviation Safety Agency is writing and releasing defence’s space regulations.”
“Australian Space Agency has a well-established partnership with space safety leaders across the globe, plus the Agency has issued many Australian space instruments. By working closely with them, Defence will benefit from that knowledge and experience.”
