CANZUK
- thegatewayonline.ca Canada’s future may lie in the CANZUK alliance - The Gateway
This isn’t just a conservative dream of the Commonwealth reborn — it’s a flexible, forward-thinking framework that appeals across the aisle.
- CANZUK Space Program
I was reading an article about the UK set to land Europe's first rover on Mars (https://news.uk.cityam.com/story/2318834/content.html), and it set me to thinking about whether a CANZUK alliance/confederation/whatever could have a significant space program of its own.
Australia's current launch site is military. Canada's is a not-yet-operational joint venture of 3 USA-based firms. And New Zealand's is controlled by a firm that is now USA-centric. The 3 UK-based sites are in various stages of readiness. All sites are currently intended for satellites, as opposed to manned missions (with the possible exception of Cornwall); however, that doesn't mean this can't be adjusted down the line.
Launch sites across all 4 countries could work very well for a rapid implementation of constellation satellite systems, which could include anything from improved Internet services, secure GPS services, telcom/media services, defensive monitoring, etc.
If sites are expanded to support manned missions, this could provide some flexibility for return missions, station supply, etc.
Governmental Space Agencies:
Existing (Satellite) Launch Sites:
Australia
- Arnhem Space Centre
- Koonibba Test Range
- Space Centre Australia
- Whalers Way Oribital Launch Complex
- Woomera Range Complex
Canada
- Maritime Launch is a joint venture of 3 US-based firms
New Zealand
United Kingdom
- Sutherland Spaceport in Sutherland, Scotland
- Saxavord Space Port in Shetland, Scotland
- Spaceport Cornwall in Cornwall, England
Updated 2025 Apr 6 with more Australian Sites, and sorted by country
- UK and Australia collaborate on Land Mobility Platforms - UK Defence Journalukdefencejournal.org.uk UK and Australia collaborate on Land Mobility Platforms
The UK has confirmed that the Land Mobility Programme, aimed at enhancing collaboration between the UK and Australia on military vehicle development, is currently underway.
- www.canzukinternational.com UK Liberal Democrats Endorse CANZUK - CANZUK International
The leader of the UK's Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey - who leads the third largest party in British politics - has endorsed CANZUK.
- www.theguardian.com ‘Vandals in the White House’ no longer reliable allies of Australia, former defence force chief says
Chris Barrie says it’s too soon to say whether we should end our Aukus partnership, but called Donald Trump in his second term ‘irrecoverable’
