Australia’s local space sector is furious at the Albanese government for cancelling another space program, laying the blame squarely on Industry minister Ed Husic for axing a billion-dollar satellite mission to save money.
“It’s an extremely strong signal that Ed Husic is at war with the industry,” one senior industry source told InnovationAus.com.
A space analyst has also blasted the Industry minister’s “lazy attitude” on space capabilities, while the Opposition has labelled the decision “economic vandalism”.
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