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Overview

What Defence satellites are currently in orbit?

What Australian satellites are currently in orbit? How does this contribute to … (draw an effect card)

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) relies on a combination of commercial and US military satellites for its communications, including the Optus C-1, Intelsat IS-22, and the US Space Force's Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) network. 

Key Terms

Satellites

An artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication

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For DPE, ADF Doctrine Library

ADF-I-3 ADF Space Power

ADF-I-3 ADF Space Power provides guidance on how space capabilities support the operational effectiveness of Defence and supports providing essential services and functions. It supports commanders and planning staff to have a clear understanding of how space capabilities contribute to operations and how they can be integrated to achieve national objectives.

Australian-Owned Satellite Database - UNSW

Australian-Owned Satellite Database - UNSW (detailing historical data on all Australia-owned satellites launched since 1967, and their usage)