space technology

Researchers and businesses preparing to head to the Moon can now test their technologies in a new Brisbane purpose-built facility established by the CSIRO, which provides a Moon-like environment. 

A new Space Industry Hub at RMIT University will connect local companies and researchers to global opportunities in space technology.  The Victorian government has announced its $1 million contribution will be matched by SmartSat CRC for the Space Industry Hub. Also, significant technical and training support will be offered from Amazon Web Services (AWS) as well as industry engagement backing from research and product development company, FrontierSI.  This funding will establish several flagship research projects, aimed at … Continue reading Space Industry Hub at RMIT University takes VIC expertise global →

The Australian Research Council Training Centre for CubeSats, UAVs and their Applications (CUAVA) has been chosen to lead the pilot Space Qualification Mission by the NSW government.  The Space Qualification Mission code-named “Waratah Seed,” will launch NSW-developed space technology payloads into orbit, to demonstrate their operation in space and test their commercial plans and services. It will develop, build and launch a … Continue reading CUAVA wins funding for NSW Space Qualification Mission →

The federal government’s investment to super-charge manufacturing and grow jobs is now open to businesses, with applications sought under the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI). Businesses with projects in the space sector are the first to be able to apply for grants to help them commercialise ideas or processes, or integrate into global supply … Continue reading $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative starts →

The federal government is backing Australian businesses to develop and launch new products into space, as part of a plan to get more local companies to be part of NASA’s Moon to Mars program. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Demonstrator Feasibility grants – between $50,000 and $200,000 are available under … Continue reading Grants for Australian space capabilities →

The Australian Department of Defence and Gold Coast company Gilmour Space Technologies have joined forces to work together on space technologies under a new strategic agreement. The leading hybrid rocket launch provider is developing lower-cost, reliable and dedicated rockets to launch small satellites into low earth orbits. The new partnership between Defence, science and technology … Continue reading Defence signs agreement with Gold Coast space company →

The CSIRO will invest $35 million in space technology and artificial intelligence (AI), including for the development of advanced imaging of Earth from satellites and cutting-edge data science. The investment is part of CSIRO’s Future Science Platforms (FSP) portfolio, which aim to help reinvent old and create new industries, as well as grow the capability … Continue reading CSIRO puts $35 million into space technology and AI research →

Australian Internet of Things (IoT) startup, Fleet Space Technologies, has today announced launch plans for its first two nanosatellites, Centauri I and II, in 2018. The Adelaide-based company focuses on manufacturing low cost nanosatellites (satellites weighing less than 10kg, roughly the size of a shoebox) for applications such as tracking livestock movements, environmental, soil and water monitoring and supply … Continue reading Fleet Space Technologies unveils partners for first two nanosatellite launches →

Australia’s national science agency today announced a new research centre focused on collecting and analysing data about Earth from space. The CSIRO Centre for Earth Observation will help Australian researchers maximise the benefits of observing Earth from space and further develop Australia’s space sector, which is estimated to be worth over $3 billion per year. … Continue reading CSIRO to launch Earth observation centre →