Optus strikes a deal with Space Machines Company, details here

2 min read | September 24, 2022 09:00 AM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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Optus has signed a deal with Space Machines Company (SMC) to collaborate for space push in Australia.

Both the companies will be developing sovereign space-launch capabilities for the Australian space industry.

Optus is Australia’s leading satellite owner and operator.

One of Australia’s biggest telecommunication firms and satellite operators, Optus, has struck a deal with a startup, Space Machines Company (SMC). As per the deal, the two companies will focus on exploring options to develop sovereign space-launch capabilities for Australia’s future space requirements.

What does Optus do?

What is SMC into?

Space Machines Company is an Australian start-up working as an in-space transportation and logistics company. SMC builds infrastructure for the space economy and making use of it to provide orbital logistics and services to several customers, including both government and commercial. Additionally, the company is building sovereign transportation capabilities to economically place satellites in LEO (low-earth orbit), GEO (Geostationary), and Deep space orbits. Space Machines Company operates from the space industry hub in South Australia.

Details about the partnership

The partnership between Optus and SMC will require Optus to bring its experience as a satellite operator and SMC’s expertise as a spacecraft manufacturer, transporter, and service provider to the table. This cooperative effort will provide civil and defence applications to Australian space companies for building a sustainable space ecosystem over the next few years.

Ben White, Managing Director of wholesale, satellite, and strategy at Optus spoke about this partnership with SMC.

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