Space systems include:
ACMA responsibilities
Regulation
- Regulating Australian satellite networks and launch vehicles
- Establishing licence arrangements for foreign satellite networks providing services to Australia
Technical coordination
- Ensuring Australian satellite networks adhere to international agreements and provisions of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), including Advance Publication, coordination and notification.
- Protecting Australian assignments in the Broadcasting – Satellite Service Plans of the ITU
- Supporting the introduction of Digital Sound Broadcasting by satellite
Engineering
- Assessing the potential for interference between space and terrestrial services
- Developing coordination criteria for satellite networks and earth stations
- Participating in international fora that study the technical characteristics of space systems and networks
Policy, Strategic planning and Business development
- Providing advice to satellite operators about national and international regulatory and engineering requirements
- Providing advice to Government about regulatory and engineering requirements for Australian and foreign space systems
