Lockheed Martin Space is one of the most prominent players in our global industry, responsible for everything from building spacecraft to connecting soldiers on the battlefield.

In this special podcast episode, David Ball, the business' regional director for space in Australia and New Zealand, talks about why our local industry is surging and what the future holds.

Ball discusses the formation of Defence's space division, the importance of sovereign resilience, and why space domain awareness has become a crucial component in our industry.

Finally, Ball discusses his amazing career, which started in the Royal Australian Air Force, and where his passion for space comes from.