Ed Husic is ‘at war’ with the space industry


Joseph Brookes
Senior Reporter

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 …

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