Australasian Centre for Space Governance
@acsg.bsky.social
The Australasian Centre for Space Governance (ACSG) advocates for Australia’s interests in space in the 21st century and advances the agenda for responsible space governance.
https://www.spacegovcentre.org/
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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
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
September 26, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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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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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September 5, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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
“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.
S2 Ep2. Vinicius Geudes de Oliveira on Cybersecurity in Outer Space
Space Matters: The Space Governance Podcast · Episode
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July 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
“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.
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
🎙️ Ep 1: Dr @staceyhenderson.bsky.social & Dr Joel Lisk on why space infrastructure is critical infrastructure.
🎧 Listen on Spotify & YouTube
S2 Ep1. Securing Australia Through Space: Stacey Henderson and Joel Lisk on Security of Critical Infrastructure
Space Matters: The Space Governance Podcast · Episode
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June 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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
🎙️ Ep 1: Dr @staceyhenderson.bsky.social & Dr Joel Lisk on why space infrastructure is critical infrastructure.
🎧 Listen on Spotify & YouTube
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
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.
theconversation.com
June 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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
“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.
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.
It was loads of fun talking space law with @pagingdrpaige.bsky.social and @crisveijk.bsky.social on #CalledToTheBar
#CalledToTheBar is back from our Easter break with me talking to @staceyhenderson.bsky.social and @crisveijk.bsky.social for a primer on space law. Have a listen because it was a lot of fun
May 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
“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.
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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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...
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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May 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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...
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.
February 20, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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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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/
February 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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/
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.
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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February 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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.
@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.
Delighted that my and @almuazcarate's paper for @CIGIonline has been published: "Counterspace Capabilities: Renewed Hope for Cooperative Governance?" 1/
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Counterspace Capabilities: Renewed Hope for Cooperative Governance?
Ever since humankind first launched objects into space, counterspace capabilities (also known as “space weapons”) were developed to disrupt or destroy them. Now that space is increasingly being used f...
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January 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
@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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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
January 17, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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
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.
December 27, 2024 at 3:59 AM
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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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!
Ep. 010 Space Is Not Cool | with Aleks Deejay
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December 27, 2024 at 3:49 AM
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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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...
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.
theconversation.com
December 24, 2024 at 3:52 AM
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 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...
December 20, 2024 at 6:38 AM
‘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...
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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
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
December 2, 2024 at 4:47 AM
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
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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'The space sector is evolving from the “Legacy Space” to the “New Space”.' 🧪 cc @acsg.bsky.social
Evolving governance in the space sector: From Legacy Space to New Space models
The space sector is evolving from the “Legacy Space” to the “New Space”. Along with the space sector, space program governance is transitioning to sup…
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November 30, 2024 at 9:52 AM
'The space sector is evolving from the “Legacy Space” to the “New Space”.' 🧪 cc @acsg.bsky.social
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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
November 28, 2024 at 9:27 AM
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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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...
I highly recommend tuning into this podcast series:
open.spotify.com/show/2yJl0EU...
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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November 28, 2024 at 1:19 AM
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...
I highly recommend tuning into this podcast series:
open.spotify.com/show/2yJl0EU...
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
Working together in space can enhance worldly ties between Australia and Japan
And the region stands to benefit, too.
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November 26, 2024 at 11:36 PM
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
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
November 26, 2024 at 11:28 AM
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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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
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...
open.spotify.com
November 13, 2024 at 8:01 AM
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