CSIRO-designed 3D mapping technology has been sent to the International Space Station, where it will be fitted to its onboard robot assistant. The multi-resolution scanning technology will be used...
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The South Australian-made Kanyini cube satellite has reached its final manufacturing stage in the run up to its scheduled launch into low-Earth orbit in June. Adelaide-based internet of things...
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Two of Australia’s best known spaceport operators have disputed claims that a new space treaty with the United States will lead to a “little America”, arguing the new deal...
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Fleet Space Technologies claims to now operate the world’s smallest satellite capable of supporting voice communications, following a successful demonstration for the Department of Defence. During a live demonstration...
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What was supposed to have been a no-brainer treaty between the US and Australia promising to boost the local space industry – the Technology Safeguards Agreement – has instead...
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Local rocket maker Gilmour Space Technologies has secured Australia’s first orbital launch facility licence for its Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North Queensland. Science and Industry minister Ed Husic recently...
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More than $9 million in funding has been awarded to 12 Australian space firms as part of the latest rounds of the federal government’s Moon to Mars Supply Chain...
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Australia’s space treaty with the United States will prevent the federal government from using revenue collected from US launches to fund the development of local rocket technology, leading to...
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In the few short years since the COVID pandemic changed our world, China, Japan and India have all successfully landed on the Moon. Many more robotic missions have flown...
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Australia’s largest privately built satellite is ready for launch on a SpaceX mission next month. Built by Sydney startup Space Machines Company, the satellite will carry tech and payloads...
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Queensland rocket company Gilmour Space Technologies has landed its largest ever Defence contract, inking a $17.6 million deal to provide the Air Force with launch engineering services and R&D...
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Queensland-based rocket maker Gilmour Space Technologies has raised an additional $55 million in capital to support ongoing development work as its first launch draws closer. Gilmour plans to use...
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Gilmour Space Technologies says its Bowen Orbital Spaceport facility has largely escaped any damage from tropical cyclone Kirrily, which is wreaking havoc in parts of Queensland, and would not...
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Kiwi researchers will begin working with the Adelaide-based SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre on collaborative space projects following a AU$5.6 million commitment from the New Zealand government. The funding, which...