In case you missed it, Australia is getting its very own space agency and nerds around the country could not be more thrilled.
And so they should be, along with a healthy economic boost from the $420 billion aeronautic industry, the venture is expected to create thousands of new job opportunities.
Considering even New Zealand have their own space agency, it’s about bloody time we stepped up to the plate given our scientific prowess in almost every other area.
Turnbull Govt to establish national space agency to take advantage of the exciting opportunities of the new space race #iac2017 #auspol pic.twitter.com/hZ4ucptrXK
— Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash (@SenatorCash) September 24, 2017
As you’d expect, the internet is having a meltdown over the announcement, with some wondering what Australia’s galactic presence will look like.
https://twitter.com/bortofdarkness/status/912161062824288256
EXCLUSIVE PIC – Australian space program’s new rocket design pic.twitter.com/U7v0j28ZmD
— Danama Papers (@DanamaPapers) September 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/POTRM/status/912187946177925120
#EXCLUSIVE Australian Space Agency unveils new 🎩rocket design #auspol pic.twitter.com/DO40kyE3UL
— Join Bri , Brics & the Multipolar World . (@johnnybridge2) September 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/bortofdarkness/status/912158454009098242
“In Space no one can hear you scream, for a beer” – Australian Space Agency. #auspol pic.twitter.com/44uYGREmwv
— michael halliday777 (@michaelhallida4) September 25, 2017
Others are simply stoked on the news, including bloody Bill Nye.
Congratulations, Australia—you just launched the Australian Space Agency!
Let’s advance space science and exploration! #IAC2017
— Bill Nye (@BillNye) September 25, 2017
Omg. Australia is getting a space agency! How I feel: pic.twitter.com/qVPgzwbTW1
— Taraustralis (@Taraustralis) September 24, 2017
Australian Space Agency?! Like here…in Australia?? #IAC2017 pic.twitter.com/QpbP7RQusi
— Lee Constable 🔥 (@Constababble) September 25, 2017
And some are sceptical of the entire thing.
https://twitter.com/PmPaulKeating/status/912123010676436992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.news.com.au%2Ftechnology%2Fscience%2Fspace%2Faustralia-commits-to-space-agency%2Fnews-story%2F249690b57466164c62cee9711bb61c8d
BREAKING – LNP’s Australian Space Agency’s Coal-Powered Rocket Fails to Launch. #auspol
— michael halliday777 (@michaelhallida4) September 25, 2017
Who will run it, you ask? Well I’m pleased to report that our very own Mitch Feltscheer has claimed that one.
Proud to announce I am the new head of the Executive Association of Technology, Australian Space Sector aka the President of E.A.T. A.S.S.
— Mitch Feltscheer (@mitchfel) September 25, 2017
I can’t wait to smash a few tinnies in space.