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08 November 2010
AUSMIN Defence Signing Ceremony

Minister for Defence Stephen Smith MP and Secretary of Defense Dr Robert Gates sign the Space Situational Awareness Partnership Statement of Principles following the AUSMIN meeting at Government House Victoria today.

The Space Situational Awareness Partnership builds on the long history of close defence cooperation between Australia and the United States which forms a cornerstone of the alliance. Space Situational Awareness will protect Australia’s national interests and support global peace and security by enhancing our understanding of our space environment.

AUSMIN is the premier forum for strengthening the Australia-United States alliance and is a key opportunity to discuss perspectives and approaches on major global and regional issues and to deepen bilateral cooperation.

AUSMIN is held on a reciprocal basis every year. 2010 marks its 25th anniversary as well as 70 years of formal diplomatic relations between Australia and the United States.

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Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Secretary of Defense Dr Robert Gates sign the Space Situational Awareness Partnership Statement of Principles following the AUSMIN meeting at Government House Victoria.

(Date taken: 08 October 2010)
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Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Secretary of Defense Dr Robert Gates sign the Space Situational Awareness Partnership Statement of Principles following the AUSMIN meeting at Government House Victoria.

(Date taken: 08 October 2010)
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Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Secretary of Defense Dr Robert Gates shake hands after the signing of the Space Situational Awareness Partnership Statement of Principles following the AUSMIN meeting at Government House Victoria.

(Date taken: 08 October 2010)
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