Noel Borgas (left), Campaign Manager, Lockheed Martin Australia Space, and Professor Russel Boyce Chair for Intelligent Space Systems, Director, UNSW Canberra Space.
Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of New South Wales Canberra Space to contribute to a comprehensive space education program with R&D and industry engagement pathways.
The two-year agreement will underpin collaboration between the two entities and represents part of Lockheed Martin Australia’s commitment to developing the capabilities, training and educational opportunities Australia needs to strengthen and diversify its future space workforce.
Curriculum and educational resources from Lockheed Martin’s Space Training Institute will form the backbone of an immersive, hands-on program designed to share invaluable industry knowledge and experience with students.
This includes the potential for internships, lectures and mentoring from Lockheed Martin Australia Fellows. It also includes connections to other subject matter experts and opportunities for R&D with access to Lockheed Martin Australia’s facilities and equipment.
“Lockheed Martin Australia has a long and enduring history in space,” said David Ball, Lockheed Martin Australia’s Regional Director for Space. “With our expertise and resources, we are uniquely positioned to help students develop essential skills in space and space innovation.
“Through this collaboration with UNSW Canberra Space, we look forward to paving the way for future space professionals and supporting a robust, sustainable and resilient industry.”
“UNSW is excited to build on its already established relationship with Lockheed Martin Australia to take our space curriculum to the next level,” said Russell Boyce, director of UNSW Canberra Space.
“With Lockheed Martin Australia’s support, we will take this program beyond the textbook and create an environment where students can pursue R&D projects and gain real-world industry experience that will best prepare them to enter the space workforce.”
