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The Australian Space Agency has signed two agreements to develop Australian space capabilities. On December 3, French multinational aerospace, defence, transport, and security company, Thales Group, formed an agreement with the Agency to provide its know-how and expertise in satellite systems. While Thales already has a significant operating presence in Australia, delivering programs such as … Continue reading Space Agency signs with global satellite manufacturer →

Local satellite manufacturer Inovor Technologies will supply a satellite bus for transporting equipment into space. The project is part of the Buccaneer Main Mission, developed by the Australia Defence Force to improve radar technology, as Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, outlined. “The Buccaneer program is aimed at improving our understanding of the outer atmosphere, … Continue reading Locally-made low cost satellite wins Defence contract →

Telecommunications and electronics manufacturer EM Solutions has signed a statement of strategic intent and cooperation with the Australian Space Agency (ASA). The Brisbane-based company will work with the ASA to implement radiofrequency and SATCOM systems across the Australian space sector. “EM solutions is building on its experience in land and marine satellite terminals to expand … Continue reading Communications provider signs agreement with space agency →

A new device to securely transmit data from anywhere in the world is being developed in partnership between Myriota and Motherson. Motherson, a full systems solutions manufacturer with ties to the automotive industry, will work with Myriota to bring the product to market. Myriota will contribute its know-how in the field of low-cost and long … Continue reading Partnership to make IoT devices in Adelaide →

The latest statement of strategic intent and cooperation signed by the Australian Space Agency secures the nascent space organisation’s satellite services. Partnering with Speedcast International Ltd (Speedcast), the agreement will enable the government agency to continue to support the growth of Australia’s space sector. Speedcast is an Australian-based company which operates and supports a global … Continue reading Satellite communications company commits to local services →

Global aviation company Airbus has successfully launched the EDRS-C satellite. The satellite is the second node of the SpaceDataHighway network which will transform the way that information is transmitted globally. The recently launched satellite is part of the European Data Relay System (EDRS), which is the first optical fibre network in the sky, based on … Continue reading Satellite system to speed up space services →

Thales, has selected Australian SME, EM Solutions, to provide mobile radio and satellite products and microwave devices. While the two companies have worked together since 2012, when Thales contracted EM Solutions to provide Ka band components for a satellite terminal being built in France, a recent $6.5 million contract to supply components for a connectivity … Continue reading Global partnership extends local manufacturer →

On Tuesday, June 18, Senator Arthur Sinodinos and Minister for Education Dan Tehan, announced that the University of Sydney will host the Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for CubeSats, Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles, and their Applications (CUAVA). The federal government is investing $4.6 million in the centre to advance manufacturing processes for both commercial and … Continue reading University of Sydney to be home to Australia’s space future →

South Australia will be home to the first company in Australia with the capability to design and manufacture satellites and payloads of up to 300kg with Italian company SITAEL setting up its headquarters in Adelaide. Making the announcement, the South Australian Premier Steven Marshall said the establishment of SITAEL Australia will further cement South Australia’s international reputation … Continue reading Italian satellite company SITAEL launches in Adelaide →

Earlier this week, Minister for Defence, Marise Payne, announced the successful launch of an Australian miniature satellite from the United States. The Buccaneer cube satellite, developed by Defence and the University of New South Wales (UNSW), was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on a Delta-II rocket and communications have now been established. … Continue reading Australian satellite successfully launches in the US →