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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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24 March 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.
21 March 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.
20 March 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.
15 March 2023
Australian Space Agency
Space spotlight: next-gen robotic arm prototype tested locally for Moon and Mars
Australian robotics specialist, Abyss Solutions, has been working with the University of Sydney to test unmanned systems of the future for space and Earth. A next-gen robotic arm could go from terrestrial energy operations to the Moon and beyond.
14 March 2023
Australian Space Agency
International Space Investment India Projects grants now open
International Space Investment India Projects grants are now open. Information events on the grants are also open for registration.
8 March 2023
Australian Space Agency
History made: Australian woman Katherine Bennell-Pegg to be trained as an astronaut by European Spac...
Katherine, Director of Space Technology at the Australian Space Agency, will be the first Australian woman to be trained as an astronaut by an international space agency.
2 March 2023
Australian Space Agency
Ground-breaking nanosatellite showcases Australian technology
The University of Melbourne’s SpIRIT satellite is pushing the boundaries of spacecraft design, by packing a range of advanced space instruments into a shoebox-sized body.
1 March 2023
Australian Space Agency
Australian Space Agency signs Memorandum of Understanding with Defence Aviation Safety Authority
To make Australian space operations even safer and more efficient, the Australian Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).
7 February 2023
Australian Space Agency
ACSER upgrades satellite receiver for new applications
The University of New South Wales has produced an advanced satellite receiver that accepts GPS and Galileo signals. This locally developed technology could play an important role in Australia’s space future.
2 February 2023
Australian Space Agency
New space antenna set to transform Australian satellite communications
The University of Tasmania, in partnership with the Australian Space Agency, has unveiled a new sophisticated communications antenna. This major infrastructure will allow new research and commercial opportunities for Australia and beyond.
1 February 2023
Australian Space Agency
Wearable sock to improve human spaceflight health
The University of Canberra has created a wearable sock to counter the effects of microgravity on the human body. This innovation could reduce risk of injuries for astronauts, athletes and older persons.
14 November 2022
Australian Space Agency
World-class observatory to track space objects
Silentium Defence has created the first observatory of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, using passive radar and neuromorphic imaging technologies to provide critical data.