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Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Historic NASA trip to Australia
The two most senior people from NASA led a delegation in Australia during the week of 20 March.
Mar 2023
It’s a wrap on Science Meets Parliament for 2023
A wrap-up of Australia’s most powerful event connecting STEM experts, policymakers and federal parliamentarians that took place in Canberra between 7-23 March.
Mar 2023
Australian hypersonic spaceplane technology ready for export to the USA
An Australian startup developing reusable hypersonic spaceplanes has landed a prestigious US Department of Defense contract.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
National Indigenous Space Academy launched
A new space internship program will give Indigenous Australian university students the opportunity to study at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Space industry partners chosen for Australia’s first Moon mission
Two consortiums of local space businesses and researchers will design rovers for Australia’s first mission to the Moon in partnership with NASA.
Mar 2023
National Measurement Institute
Trade measurement inspectors visit meat, poultry and seafood retailers across Australia
National Measurement Institute (NMI) Trade Measurement Inspectors are out in force this week undertaking a major compliance audit of meat, poultry and seafood retailers.
Mar 2023
National Science Week grants for primary and secondary schools: apply now
The Australian Science Teachers Assocation (ASTA) has been provided $980,000 to deliver National Science Week grants and teaching resources over the next few years. Apply now for 2023 funding.
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6 December 2022
Australian SKA Office
Construction begins on SKA telescopes in Australia and South Africa
We celebrated the turning of the soil in remote Western Australia to mark the milestone.
7 November 2022
Australian SKA Office
Sharing the sky and stars
We celebrated an indigenous land use agreement for the site of the Australian SKA telescope.
19 October 2021
Australian SKA Office
Watch the SKA telescope livestream from the World Expo in Dubai
Do you want to learn more about SKA, the world’s largest and most capable radio telescopes? Join the online presentation at the World Expo in Dubai on Thursday 21 October.
17 August 2021
Australian SKA Office
Take a virtual tour of Australia’s SKA telescope site
Scientists and engineers from over 20 countries have been designing the world’s largest and most capable radio telescope. Take a tour!
26 July 2021
Australian SKA Office
Commercialising technology developed for the Australian SKA Pathfinder
Quasar Satellite Technologies is commercialising multi-beam technology to meet booming demand for satellite ground stations. CSIRO developed the technology for its ASKAP radio telescope, a precursor to the SKA.
16 July 2021
Australian SKA Office
SKA Project Director’s Update: July 2021
One of the many compelling things about the SKA project is that it will create new opportunities for a broad range of Australian businesses, each with something unique to contribute.
15 April 2021
Australian SKA Office
SKA Project Director's Update – April 2021
Australian SKA Executive Manager Ben Scandrett shares the latest developments on the SKA, including a $387 million investment from the Australian Government.
18 December 2020
Australian SKA Office
SKA Project Director's Update - December 2020
Australian SKA Project Director David Luchetti gives a rundown on developments in building the next generation of radio astronomy capability.
30 September 2020
Australian SKA Office
SKA Project Director's Update - September 2020
Australian SKA Project Director David Luchetti gives a rundown on developments in building the next generation of radio astronomy capability.
29 September 2020
Australian SKA Office
Australia is go for SKAO!
Australia has ratified the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) Convention, the final step in becoming a founding member of the SKA Observatory
31 March 2020
Australian SKA Office
SKA Project Director's Update - March 2020
David Luchetti shares the latest updates from the Australian Square Kilometre Array Office and international teams.
7 January 2020
Australian SKA Office
Australian SKA Project Director's Update – December 2019
David Luchetti shares the latest updates from the Australian Square Kilometre Array Office and international teams.