The US wants us to step up - so why does Australia cancel space deals and keep secrets from our closest ally?
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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.
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