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Earth observations from space (EOS) are recognised in Australia's Satellite Utilisation Policy as one of only three space applications of national significance, and provide the richest source of information available about Australia's environment and landscape. EOS are conservatively estimated to contribute $3.3 billion to Australia's GDP, and have the potential to contribute significantly more in the future in areas including resources exploration, community safety, agriculture and weather. Despite this potential, Australia faces significant challenges in harnessing the full potential of EOS at every point in the supply chain: - Australia does not currently operate a single EOS satellite, and is entirely dependent on data from foreign owned and operated spacecraft. Were current arrangements to continue, Australia may face supply disruption in critical areas of EOS. - Australia's ground infrastructure, including ground stations and communication links, is ageing and does not have the capabilities required to deal with forecast rapid increases in data volumes. - Australia's value extraction infrastructure, including core data storage and processing facilities, is fragmented. - Australia has significant expertise in applying EOS, but a lack of clarity around priorities and a lack of coordination of our distributed capability. Recognising these challenges, the Australian Government, in collaboration with state and territory governments, industry and the research community, has developed the National Earth Observations from Space Infrastructure Plan (NEOS-IP). The NEOS-IP provides a national framework that will support the Australian Government, and other stakeholders, to target investment in the national EOS supply chain. Implementation of the NEOS-IP will enable Australia to address five key priorities: - Ensuring access to the future observations Australia needs. - Providing ground and communications infrastructure that meet current and future requirements. - Positioning users of EOS to extract value from the data. - Developing the nation's skills and research sector to ensure there is sustained capability to deliver. - Effectively coordinating and cooperation across governments and the broader Australian EOS community.
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