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In our immediate solar neighbourhood in space is the Sun and then in order Mercury, Venus, Earth (and its satellite the Moon), Mars (and its satellites Fobos and Deimos) and then a series of asteroids. This is the arena for a growing international effort, both co-operative and competitive, not only in exploration but also in increasingly commercial terms. A race to exploit resources to be found in space, not least in the asteroid belt, is developing. These space activities have both political and economic impact on Earth. Greater collaboration is essential in future, especially to deal with potential dangers from space.
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It still surprises many people to learn that New Zealand has a space industry, let alone one that regularly launches satellites into orbit and has connections across the globe. New Zealand's space sector is not dominated by a large government funded space agency but is commercially-driven by a range of smaller, specialised companies. The success of New Zealand's space sector is also underpinned by international connections and the government plays a critical role in enabling these connections. These international connections shape and drive our interests. They also provide avenues to form partnerships and open up commercial opportunities to drive New Zealand's economic development.
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The development of space technology has both provided a base to study the universe and improved the information we have about the Earth, aiding our daily lives. Both the United Kingdom's Integrated Review and new National Space Strategy represent significant shifts in our nation's strategic outlook and recognise the increasing role that technological innovation plays in our lives, the South Pacific and worldwide. Recent British space initiatives in the South Pacific region and our multilateral efforts to promote the responsible use of space illustrate the approach favoured by the United Kingdom. Space is emerging as a new paradigm for international engagement.
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