by Pip Christmass
Perth may be one of the most isolated cities in the world but it is about to become a key player in the international space race, thanks to a new robotics centre developed in partnership with NASA.
World-class technology will be adapted for remote operations on the moon and Mars at the national space robotics centre based in Perth.
Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) is a key figure in the Australian-NASA partnership, developing technologies to assist in the international space race.
Boost to economy
The new centre will create an estimated 1500 jobs and boost the economy by $196 million within the next five years.
Science, Innovation and ICT Minister Dave Kelly believes the partnership will help establish WA on the international space stage.
“Our investment to make Western Australia the home of AROSE is set to turn us into a global centre for remote operations in space,” he said. Read the full article about Perth with NASA and Government funding on 7 News