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Carolle Varughese, PhD Candidate in Public Policy (space-related risks), University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

The same satellite can have military and civilian functions. This creates a dilemma for NZ

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As last week’s Aerospace Summit in Christchurch made clear, New Zealand is rapidly developing capabilities and partnerships in a sector estimated to be worth NZ$2.5 billion to the national economy.

The summit’s defence session also highlighted the increasingly close links between civilian and military aerospace activities, raising important questions about the implications.

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