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The squadron’s initial focus will be on monitoring, analyzing and understanding space activity to safeguard national and ...
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RNZAF launches new space-focused squadron
The RNZAF has created its first space squadron dedicated to addressing the country’s security and interests in the fast-changing space domain.
The No. 62 Squadron's initial focus will be on monitoring, analysing, and understanding space activity.
The new US Space Force strategy for international partnership calls for partners to engage in missions, wargaming and joint ...
The air force has reactivated the name of a World War 2 squadron - but this time, as the country's first space unit.
New Zealand has released a new National Space Policy on May 31st, 2023. Described in a press release by New Zealand Economics Development Minister Barbara Edmonds as “the next giant leap in New ...
New Zealand is urging progress on sustainability in space mining as the country becomes the 11th worldwide to sign on to the NASA-led Artemis Accords to explore the moon and beyond.
New Zealand's space sector has been developing rapidly since the first rocket lifted off in 2017. It now contributes about NZ$1.7 billion in revenue, with plans to grow to $10 billion by 2030.
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has established its first unit – No 62 Squadron – dedicated to space operations.
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has established its first dedicated space unit, within a squadron that hasn’t been active since World War II. The 62 Squadron, which originally supported Allied ...