The Australian Space Agency is conducting a consultation process to inform the Trailblazer program, within the Moon to Mars initiative. The Australian Space Agency is a non-statutory entity located within the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.

The purpose of the Australian Space Agency is to transform and grow a globally respected national space industry that lifts the broader economy and improves the lives of Australians.

The Moon to Mars initiative is a $150 million investment over five years to drive the growth of Australia’s space sector.

The Trailblazer program is the flagship element of the Moon to Mars initiative. It supports NASA’s space exploration program, and plans to return to the Moon and then go on to Mars. It will contribute flagship Australian space capability within an international space exploration program. The program will also leverage Australia’s competitive strengths in space and showcase Australian capabilities to the world.

The Australian Space Agency is currently undertaking public consultation to inform the Trailblazer program. The Agency is seeking your consideration of:

• the proposed objectives and outcomes of the program
• Australia’s exploration vision and potential mission
• the proposed implementation of the program.

Your comments and feedback during the consultation phase are welcomed.

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The webinar includes a presentation from the Agency's Moon to Mars team.

The session will run for approximately one hour. This will include an opportunity at the end of the presentation to ask questions.

Consultation

To support the consultation, documents are available on the Trailblazer program consultation hub: https://consult.industry.gov.au/space/moon-to-mars-trailblazer-program.

Comments will close on 11:59pm AEST on 2 May 2021.

Please note: While the Agency will note common themes of discussion during the information session, submissions to the consultation process must be made in writing.

Participants are encouraged to read the consultation paper before attending.

Who should attend?

The space industry, businesses, and researchers who are interested to learn more about the Trailblazer program.

These consultation sessions are intended for the broader space industry, they are not open to media. Should media be interested in a briefing, contact media@space.gov.au