The government has announced four trans-Tasman space research projects and is calling for proposals for 4 more collaborative studies, focused on Earth observation.
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The NZ Leather & Shoe Research Association (LASRA) receives $0.9 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 1 science platform – Export quality hides.
Plant and Food Research receives $42.7 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Plant-based food and seafood production and Premium plant-based and seafood products.
The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) receives $12.2 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Human and environmental health and Forensic science.
AgResearch receives $44.4 million per year for 2 science platforms – Agri-food production and Premium agri-foods.
Cawthron receives $5 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Seafood safety and Shellfish aquaculture.
Scion receives $23.4 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Forest systems and Manufactured products from trees.
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) receives $42.7 million per year for 3 science platforms - Marine environment, Freshwater environment, and Climate and weather hazards.
The New Zealand government supports the growth of an innovative and inclusive space sector. A 2019 report from Deloitte showed that the New Zealand space sector contributed $1.69 billion to the economy and supported 12,000 jobs in 2018/19.
Space activity has long relied on countries working together due to the cost and complexity of travelling to, and working in, outer space.