-A National Science Week event-
Have you ever heard the saying It’s hard to see the forest for the trees? Sometimes a little distance is what we need. We can learn a lot about Earth by observing it from a distance. Surprisingly, we can even learn a lot about what’s happening just on the surface of Earth.
Join UNSW Sydney Professor of Environmental Geography Graciela Metternicht as she discusses how researchers use information from satellites to solve mysteries here on Earth. Satellite research is now crucial to the future of the Australian economy as it is set to add more than $17 billion to the Australian rural sector alone. The Australian Space Agency has been directed to triple the number of jobs in the space sector. These technologies drive innovation and are helping Australia ensure food security.