The launch of construction of the Square Kilometre Array-Mid telescope outside the town of Carnarvon, in Northern Cape, South Africa. Photo: Reuters
Western Australia eager to expand China space research, investment with ‘science not bound by borders’
- Western Australia is co-host of a global radio telescope project, along with South Africa, with China, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Switzerland also members
- Projects like the Square Kilometre Array are viewed as ‘obvious candidates’ for China and Australia cooperation
The launch of construction of the Square Kilometre Array-Mid telescope outside the town of Carnarvon, in Northern Cape, South Africa. Photo: Reuters
