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To be a rising star in the space economy, Australia should also look to the East

  • Written by: Nicholas Borroz, PhD candidate in international business and comparative political economy, University of Auckland
imageDiversifying its space partners could help Australia avoid getting pushed around by the space rivalry of China and the United States.Alex Cherney/CSIRO/EPA

The UK’s space agency is already planning for spaceflights to Australia, taking just 90 minutes. This week it announced the site of its first “spaceport”.

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Why Data Accumulation Without Governance Undermines Sustainability Goals

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Australian businesses lean into global strategic partnerships (GCCs) for next wave of outsourcing

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The New Pressure Gap Crushing Small Businesses

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