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Back to EpisodesNobel Prize Winner in Physics Brian Schmidt on Australia's space ambitions
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Australia has played a crucial role in the historic Artemis II mission - which has seen humans further into space than ever before.
But as the astronauts prepare for their re-entry this weekend, leading scientists say Australia is letting the moment to capitalise slip.
The Australian government opted out of seeking full membership of the European Space Observatory program - which is seen as a key pillar for industry growth by the sector.
- GUEST: Australian National University's Professor Brian Schmidt, Nobel Prize recipient for Physics and a Fellow at the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering