Joint media release with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence the Hon Richard Marles MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong
The Australian Government commits to never conduct destructive, direct-ascent anti‑satellite missile testing, consistent with our role as a responsible actor in space.
When carried out, these tests generate large amounts of debris that remain in space for years; threatening satellites and other space objects, and risking the long-term sustainability of human activity in space.
The use of these missiles to destroy space objects is reckless, irresponsible and poses threats to space assets of all nations.
Australia joins the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Germany and the Republic of Korea in making this commitment toward a safer, more stable and peaceful space domain.
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Space touches every aspect of our lives – from international communications networks, to the global economy and military and defence capabilities.
Australia has actively participated in the United Nations Open Ended Working Group on reducing space threats through norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours.
We call on all nations to make this commitment as a transparency and confidence building measure.
The Hon Ed Husic MP Minister for Industry and Science
