The Andy Thomas Space Foundation

The wait is over, the program for Australia's premier space event, the 17th Australian Space Forum, is now available at https://lnkd.in/eTjdpczG. Overflowing with international and national space experts, globally recognised organisations and international agency representation, this Forum promises to be the biggest yet! Our program is designed to create opportunities for both industry and end-users, with a broad array of topics covered in sessions located alongside Australia’s largest exhibition hall. Network, collaborate and learn at the 17th Australian Space Forum. #17AustralianSpaceForum #17ASF #ATSF2024 #space #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation #networking

The Andy Thomas Space Foundation is proud to host an Evening with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration! Supported by and hosted at the Australian Space Discovery Centre on Thursday August 29th at 6:00pm ACST. A unique opportunity to hear from NASA’s new Head of Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN), Kevin Coggins, as he joins us live in Adelaide to speak about Space Communications and Our Shared Journey to the Cosmos! NASA is preparing to resume human exploration of the lunar surface more than 50 years after the Apollo missions. The Artemis program will serve as a springboard for further robotic and crewed exploration out to the Mars region in the coming years. A key part of these missions' support will be through the Deep Space Network - the most powerful space communication architecture on Earth, for which Australia is a major partner. Mr. Kevin Coggins, Deputy Associate Administrator of NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Program, will discuss NASA’s Artemis program and provide an overview of the communications technologies that will support Artemis missions and other science and exploration activities. He will also talk about the importance of Australia in the future of space exploration, including through their participation in a major new space network, and their role as a founding signatory of the Artemis Accords. If you aren’t in Adelaide, don’t miss your chance to view the event online - make sure to have your questions ready for an exciting Q&A opportunity! Register here > https://lnkd.in/gbsr7ZWZ Australian Space Agency #space #spaceeducation #spaceopportunities #opportunities #communications #navigation #artemis #exploration #technology #innovation

The 17th Australian Space Forum is over, and this first of our new two-day format Australian Space Forums has been an amazing success. Highlights included: 🌟Australia’s Minister for Science and Industry, the Hon Ed Husic MP, presenting at our opening session, where he announced the new Technology Safeguards Agreement has just signed into law, bringing many new opportunities to the Australian Space sector. 🌟Presentations by Space Ministers from South Australia and New Zealand and the heads of both the Australian and New Zealand Space Agencies. 🌟Attendance by high level delegations from India, New Zealand, Korea and the US, with multiple announcements of collaboration opportunities and many MOUs signed over the 2 day program. 🌟Australia’s first female astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg spoke at the event and generously gave her time to talk to the space industry specialists of tomorrow - the students participating in the Space Passport Program. 🌟Hundreds of kids participating in the Australian Space Forum exhibition area and the South Australian Kids in Space finals. 🌟A comprehensive briefing on the latest McKinsey World Economic Forum Report for Space, with a forecast that the global space sector is expected to grow from a size of US$630 billion in 2023 to US$1.8 trillion by 2035. 🌟Briefings and insights into some of the big commercial space projects being undertaken by Axiom Space, The Exploration Company and RocketLab which are opening commercial access to LEO and exportation to the Moon. 🌟Our new format included 12 focused sessions across three streams, with speakers and panel discussions addressing topics ranging from Australia’s achievement in space to human space flight, sovereign launch, and what space means to Australia’s national security for the next 10 years. Another iconic year for Australia’s iconic space industry conference. Our thanks again to our speakers, guests, sponsors, exhibitors and everyone who joined us over a busy two days. We hope you are as inspired as we are! #17AustralianSpaceForum #17ASF #ATSF2024 #space #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation #networking https://lnkd.in/gqCmVkJx

Tomorrow, 24 July, the 17th Australia Space Forum gets underway at the Adelaide Convention Centre. See you there! #17AustralianSpaceForum #17ASF #ATSF2024 #space #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation #networking

The Andy Thomas Space Foundation would like to thank all our generous partners and sponsors for the 17th Australian Space Forum. Thank you to our supporting partners: the South Australian Space Industry Centre (also our Space Passport sponsor) and the Australian Space Agency, our Platinum Sponsor, AMDA Foundation, Gold Sponsor AROSE, and our Silver Sponsors CSIRO, Deloitte Australia, Australian Department of Defence, and The Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources. Thanks too, to sponsors Fleet Space Technologies, Astroscale US Inc, iLAuNCH Trailblazer, SmartSat CRC, Lockheed Martin Australia, Saber Astronautics, Australia in Space, Australian Space Diversity Alliance, and the Adelaide Convention Centre. The 17th Australian Space Forum is Australia’s most iconic space industry event and it starts on 24 July. See you there! #17AustralianSpaceForum #17ASF #ATSF2024 #space #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation #networking

The speakers at the 17th Australian Space Forum are leaders in their field, gathering on 24-25 July in Adelaide for the most iconic space industry event and the largest space exhibition in the nation. The comprehensive program will explore themes including: Application of Digital Engineering to Space Mission Design and Operations Sector Achievements: Moments of Pride and Lessons Learned Human Space Flight - Exploration, Research, Innovation International Space Policy Developments Building a Sustainable Space Ecosystem End User Perspectives: Uncovering the Impact of Space Defence and National Security: The Next Decade Sovereign Launch - Critical Access to the Next Frontier International Space Policy Developments Space Sector Economics and Investment Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Research and Development Check the full program on our website and register now at https://lnkd.in/eTjdpczG. #17AustralianSpaceForum #17ASF #ATSF2024 #space #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation #networking

Don't forget bookings for the 4th Andy Thomas Space Foundation Networking Dinner close today - book your seats at https://lnkd.in/gTmzEnYF #17AustralianSpaceForum #17ASF #ATSF2024 #space #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation #networking

The Andy Thomas Space Foundation is delighted to welcome the IN-SPACe delegation from India, visiting the Australian Space Forum for the first time in 2024. Dr Vinod Kumar, Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe will participate in the international welcome alongside NZ Minister For Space, the Hon Judith Collins KC and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, who will be participating virtually in the welcome. The delegation includes Indian space organisations representing products, services and capabilities across the space sector and members of the delegation will also participate in a keynote session on day 1 of the 17th Australian Space Forum. Moderated by Shashank Saxena, Dy. Director (Technical), IN-SPACe, speakers in this special panel session, titled Unleashing India's Space Potential: Strategies for a Resilient and Sustainable Ecosystem include: J. H. Prasanth, VP Brand and Communications, Skyroot Aerospace Sanjay Nekkanti, CEO, Dhruva Space Private Limited Vinit Kumar Bansal, CTO, Piersight Space Yashas Karanam, CEO, Bellatrix Aerospace Nick Kumaran, COO, mistEO Private Limited Pramod Kumar Konugurthi, Senior Vice President, XDLINX Labs Private Limited Sakthikumar Ramachandran, Founder and CEO, OrbitAid Aerospace Pvt Ltd Kamidi Sharat Chander Reddy, MVP Product, Director, TakeMe2Space There is still time to register to attend the 17th Australian Space Forum on 24-25 July at the Adelaide Convention Centre. View the full program and register at https://lnkd.in/eTjdpczG #17AustralianSpaceForum #17ASF #ATSF2024 #space #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation #networking

The Andy Thomas Space Foundation is delighted to announce we will be welcoming the New Zealand Minister for Space, the Hon Judith Collins KC to the 17th Australian Space Forum. Minister Collins’ portfolios also include Defence, Digitising Government, and Science, Innovation and Technology. She is the current serving New Zealand Attorney-General and was appointed a King’s Counsel in 2023. “This is an exciting time for the global space community and I am delighted to be attending the 17th Australian Space Forum in Adelaide. New Zealand is a busy and growing space launch country. To build on this, we are committed to fostering innovation and supporting partnerships between commercial collaborators and international space agencies, including in Australia. I am looking forward to promoting New Zealand’s space sector and further international collaboration during the Forum.” With much current and future collaboration opportunities available between Australia and New Zealand, don’t miss this opportunity to join the discussion. Register now https://lnkd.in/eTjdpczG #17AustralianSpaceForum #17ASF #ATSF2024 #space #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation #networking

We are excited to welcome Koichi Wakata to the 17th Australian Space Forum to present on Axiom in APAC. An Astronaut and Chief Technology Officer of the Asia-Pacific region at Axiom Space, Koichi leads the expansion of Axiom Space’s business and strategic presence in the Asia-Pacific region and contributes to the advancement of the world’s first commercial space station, Axiom Station. Register for the Australian Space Forum to see Koichi live! https://lnkd.in/eTjdpczG #17AustralianSpaceForum #17ASF #ATSF2024 #space #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation #networking