新西兰计划利用政府卫星执行国家空间任务,以打击非法捕鱼、援助灾害和减少对外国数据的依赖。 New Zealand plans a national space mission using government satellites to fight illegal fishing, aid disasters, and cut foreign data dependence.

新西兰正在推进国家空间飞行任务的计划,其中涉及政府拥有的卫星,以监测非法捕捞、支持救灾和减少对外国数据的依赖。 New Zealand is advancing plans for a national space mission involving government-owned satellites to monitor illegal fishing, support disaster response, and reduce reliance on foreign data. 该倡议由空间部长朱迪思·柯林斯牵头,旨在促进国内创新、科学和安全,预期发展需要数年时间,最后要作出决定,等待强有力的商业案例和资金。 The initiative, led by Space Minister Judith Collins, aims to boost domestic innovation, science, and security, with development expected to take years and a final decision pending a strong business case and funding. 该项目与新西兰更广泛的空间战略相一致,并以其在空间的现有作用为基础,包括对甲烷卫星项目的贡献和火箭实验室发射场的托管。 The project aligns with New Zealand’s broader Space Strategy and builds on its existing role in space, including contributions to the MethaneSAT project and hosting Rocket Lab’s launch site.