❓ Hon Robin Scott asked about the progress of a potential agreement with the Space Agency of Ukraine to establish a rocket launching facility near Curtin airbase. The Minister responded that the State Government has not received such a proposal and that Federal Government approvals would be needed first.
AnsweredQoN 677Legislative Council
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In reference to a proposal by the Government of Ukraine to establish a rocket launching facility near the Curtin airbase in the Kimberley, mentioned on page 1 of The West Australian on 12 March 2018, can the Minister advise what progress has been made by the State Government towards an agreement with the Space Agency of Ukraine, and will the Minister advise what, if any, will be the role of the Federal Government in the project?
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Answered
11 April 2018
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development
Response time
10 days
The current State Government has not received a proposal from the Space Agency of Ukraine.
Prior to any proposal by a foreign government entity to establish a rocket launching facilitiy in Western Australia to be considered by the State Government, the appropriate approvals would need to be sounght by the proponent from the Federal Government.
Prior to any proposal by a foreign government entity to establish a rocket launching facilitiy in Western Australia to be considered by the State Government, the appropriate approvals would need to be sounght by the proponent from the Federal Government.
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