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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Our new logo features the Crux constellation (Southern Cross) with waves symbolising Pacific lands & seas. As we transition, you may still spot our old logo. Stay tuned for our refreshed website, new team, podcast episodes, events & publications

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We’re excited to unveil our new logo as we become the Australasian Centre for Space Governance, a new not-for-profit mission. Building on the legacy of ACSG, we’re expanding across the region while leading the agenda for responsible space governance in the Asia-Pacific

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Art Cotterell @artcotterell.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Good to be interviewed about plans to setup nuclear power reactors on the Moon by the US and China and Russia, and why we need int’l cooperation rather than launching global rivalries and inequalities off-Earth: www.news.com.au/technology/s... @anuregnet.bsky.social @acsg.bsky.social

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Vinicius shares his journey from Brazil to Australia & how most cyberattacks on space assets happen below the threshold of armed conflict. This makes such threats harder to detect, harder to regulate. With the sophistication of cuber ops, we talk why Australia needs a national space-cyber policy

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

“Cyber attacks are very cost-efficient.” - Vinicius Guedes G. de Oliveira, PhD candidate @flindersuniversity.bsky.social. Hosted by @cassandrasteer.bsky.social, we unpack the cybersecurity risks facing critical space infrastructure.

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S2 Ep2. Vinicius Geudes de Oliveira on Cybersecurity in Outer Space

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

In our Season Two opener, space law experts Dr Stacey Henderson & Dr Joel Lisk explain the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act and why it matters to Australia’s space sector. We talk satellites, sovereignty & legal careers in space.

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

New season, new voices! Season Two of the ACSG Podcast. We're kicking off with a special mini-series featuring authors from our 2024 workshop. 🎙️ Ep 1: Dr @staceyhenderson.bsky.social & Dr Joel Lisk on why space infrastructure is critical infrastructure. 🎧 Listen on Spotify & YouTube

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S2 Ep1. Securing Australia Through Space: Stacey Henderson and Joel Lisk on Security of Critical Infrastructure

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

With a new government term in 2025, Minister Tim Ayres may revisit previous decisions on space projects. The space sector must effectively communicate the importance of satellites for our national well-being and security. It's time to advocate how space supports "Future Made in Australia."

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

In 2023, Australia scrapped a billion-dollar project for Earth-observation satellites, and in 2024, a $7 billion military-grade satellite communications system was also cancelled. These decisions raise concerns about our national security and technological advancement

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

In a recent article by @cassandrasteer.bsky.social, Chair of the ACSG, she asks a critical question: What does Australia need to secure, and how can space help? With recent budget cuts leading to the cancellation of key satellite projects, the future of Australian space capabilities is uncertain

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From GPS to weather forecasts: the hidden ways Australia relies on foreign satellites

Australia relies on satellites it doesn’t own – which creates a risky situation.

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

“Space law is every type of law that follows humans in one way or another in space.” Our ACSG Steering Committee member @staceyhenderson.bsky.social joined @crisveijk.bsky.social & @pagingdrpaige.bsky.social on the #CalledtoTheBar podcast to talk about why space law matters.

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Dr Cassandra Steer @cassandrasteer.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

I've started a Substack called "Space Citizens", as I write a book. Space matters, in ways you may not think of, and more than you may realise. My mission is to raise Space literacy across government and militaries, policy and decision-makers, and the public. open.substack.com/pub/cassandr...

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Welcome, Space Citizens

It's not what you think! It's a call to enlargen our cognitive identities to include our near-Earth environment, where humanity is already active, and upon which we are already highkly dependent, and ...

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

A key session at WRegSAT I explored First Nations’ perspectives on “sky country”, highlighting how Indigenous custodianship can shape responsible & sustainable space governance. Stay tuned for more updates on WRegSAT & ACSG’s thought leadership in Australian space law. #spacegovernance #spacelaw

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

WRegSAT I aims to provide expert leadership on Australia’s objectives in outer space, ensuring its regulatory framework is robust & future-focused. Discussions covered comparative regulation, historical context & regulatory theory, shaping a clearer path for Australia’s space governance.

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Last week, WRegSAT I Workshop 1, an ACSG initiative hosted by UNSW Canberra with support from Gilbert + Tobin, brought together experts to assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Australia’s space regulatory framework. An Australian Space Agency representative also attended.

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vsamsondc.bsky.social @vsamsondc.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

If you missed this today, no problem - video is up on our website at swfound.org/events/2025/..., along with Charlie's excellent paper, "Evolution of Treaties: From Conception to Birth, How are Arms Treaties Made? 1/

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2024 SWF Space Sustainability Research Fellowship Results | Secure World

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Our chair, @cassandrasteer.bsky.social, explores the evolving 21st-century spacescape and why space governance must move beyond its state-centric roots. As space citizens, we all have a stake in a multi-stakeholder, multi-domain, inclusive & intergenerational approach to security & sustainability.

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Space Citizen: The Gap Between You, Me and the Governance of Space

Existing space governance institutions and mechanisms are built on a twentieth-century reality, when states were the main actors and the main, if only, subjects of international law. While internation...

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

@vsamsondc.bsky.social and @almuazcarate.bsky.social, who previously featured on an ACSG podcast, have published an expert paper on counter-space capabilities. The paper examines multilateral efforts and regulatory mechanisms for managing both civilian and military uses in space governance.

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Art Cotterell @artcotterell.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Announcement of the new UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies reminded me that the first resolution of the UN General Assembly in 1946 was on tech governance, in response to what was then the recent discovery of nuclear energy and the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

In case you missed it, here are some key highlights: Podcast series: shorturl.at/7uJJE "Securing Australia Through Space" policy papers and broader ACSG outputs: www.spacegovcentre.org/our-research Wishing everyone a restful holiday season. We’ll be back in the new year!

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Space Matters: The Space Governance Podcast

Podcast · Australian Centre for Space Governance · Join us for a monthly discussion, where the Australian Centre for Space Governance invites experts from across Australia and around the world, to dis...

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

It’s been a big year at ACSG advancing space governance and advocating for Australia’s interests. Grateful to collaborate with government, industry, and academic stakeholders in Australia and internationally, along with experts from six universities, to address pressing space governance challenges.

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Andre Kwok @andrekwok.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Check out the last podcast episode of the year at @acsg.bsky.social featuring @cassandrasteer.bsky.social and @outerspacesocsci.bsky.social. They discuss whether space is 'cool' and the significance of outer space in our everyday lives. Stay tuned for more exciting work from the ACSG next year!

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Ep. 010 Space Is Not Cool | with Aleks Deejay

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Art Cotterell @artcotterell.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Since I wrote this in Oct on the need for opening dialogue on space governance between the US-led Artemis and China-led ILRS frameworks, Thailand has just become the first nation to join both. Interesting to see if any others follow now this ‘first’ has occurred. theconversation.com/space-isnt-a...

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Space isn’t all about the ‘race’ – rival superpowers must work together for a better future

The latest ‘space race’ between the US and China aims to get people back on the Moon. But the path to get there doesn’t have to be rife with conflict.

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Art Cotterell @artcotterell.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

‘Space mainstreaming’ - what is it and why it matters to advancing national priorities. My latest policy piece published by @acsg.bsky.social proposes this new concept to better integrate considerations of space tech’s benefits and risks across govt policy-making spacegovcentre.org/_files/ugd/e...

The Case for ‘Space Mainstreaming’ to Advance National Priorities by Art Cotterell. December 2024. Published by the Australian Centre for Space Governance.

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

We have a space governance podcast series, produced by @amelia-millsstudio.bsky.social featuring international experts. Check out our space security mini-series featuring @saraherixson.bsky.social, @vsamsondc.bsky.social, Almudena Azcárate Ortega and Jessica West. Tune in here: shorturl.at/4EEc2

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Dr Cassandra Steer @cassandrasteer.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Hanging out with the cool kids at #APRSAF-30 in Perth. Finally managed to go outside the confines of the cruiseship-like premises! With @outerspacesocsci.bsky.social and dr christina griffin

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Amelia Taylor @amelia-millsstudio.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

When I look up to the night sky, I always find myself in awe of the wonder of space - but I rarely thought of what Australia's role in space was until I started working on "Space Matters" for @acsg.bsky.social I highly recommend tuning into this podcast series: open.spotify.com/show/2yJl0EU...

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

The Asia-Pacific is important for Australian #spacediplomacy. A Lowy article by @cassandrasteer.bsky.social & @andrekwok.bsky.social looks at Australia-Japan space partnerships for climate change response, technology collaboration and regional development for a more secure region. #asiapacific

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Working together in space can enhance worldly ties between Australia and Japan

And the region stands to benefit, too.

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

An earlier policy paper looking at strategic space partnerships by Michelle Neumann & Dr. Melissa de Zwart. Read to learn more Australia's role in space, collaboration with space industry, AUKUS, & Quad partnerships, plus key recommendations for workforce & strategy growth. Link: shorturl.at/DpsX7.

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Excited to share our latest policy paper authored by Vinicius Guedes G. de Oliveira. It highlights Australia’s space-cyber vulnerabilities & urgent need for tailored security. Recommendations: SOCI Act reforms, cyber toolkits, & AUKUS focus. Link: shorturl.at/6jH2q

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Australasian Centre for Space Governance @acsg.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Welcome to the Australian Centre for Space Governance on BlueSky! Here, we’ll share our latest research and projects for responsible 21st-century space governance. Check out our latest series, "Securing Australia Through Space", tackling critical space security challenges. #spacegovernance

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Dr Cassandra Steer @cassandrasteer.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Since more good folks are gathering here on @bsky.app now, I thought I'd plug the "Space Matters" podcast, produced by Amelia Taylor (who I will tag once she gets here!) on behalf of the Australian Centre for Space Governance. open.spotify.com/show/2yJl0EU... We're having fun, check it out

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