ADF opens new space division in Canberra19/05/2021|1min Australia’s defence force will open a new space division to be based in Canberra from early next year as part of the Royal Australian Air Force aimed to increase the nation’s space capabilities. Air Force Chief Air Marshal Mel Hupfield says access to space is critical to defence’s multi-operations and the federal government has invested $7 billion into space exploration. Air Vice Marshal Catherine Roberts will lead the division from January. Favourite