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Feb 2023
National Battery Strategy: have your say
We are seeking feedback on how to boost Australia’s battery industries. Consultation closes 3 March 2023.
Feb 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 fo...
Feb 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.
Jan 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
"Twinkle little star”: Early Space Tracking in Australia
Join us in-centre or online on Saturday, 6th May 2023 at 2pm ACDST
Jan 2023
$44 million in grants to support industry-led research projects
Round 13 of Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grant funding will support 19 projects across Australia.
Jan 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Development Program grants now open
Australian businesses and state or territory governments can apply for a co-funded grant of up to $30 million to support early and mid-stage critical minerals projects.
Jan 2023
$15.9 million to strengthen women in STEM careers
The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grant program awards $15.9 million in grants to strengthen women in STEM careers.
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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.
14 November 2022
Australian Space Agency
Software to help satellite enterprises off the ground
Saber Astronautics has created a user-friendly software link between satellites and mission control centres, to help emerging space enterprises can earn revenue faster.
10 June 2022
Australian Space Agency
Robotics and Automation on Earth and in Space Roadmap webinar: pitch your organisation
The Australian Space Agency is calling for expressions of interest to pitch at an upcoming Robotics and Automation public webinar.
4 April 2022
Australian Space Agency
G’day Moon: Australia’s boldest adventure yet
The Australian Space Agency’s new campaign to promote Australia’s first lunar mission.
1 April 2022
Australian Space Agency
Proposed changes to space and high power rocket activities: have your say
We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Space (Launches and Returns) (General) Rules 2019 and Space (Launches and Returns) (High Power Rocket) Rules 2019.
22 March 2022
Australian Space Agency
Investment to help Australian businesses tap into India’s booming space industry
A $25 million expansion of the International Space Investment (ISI) initiative will unlock opportunities for Australian businesses and researchers to work with India’s space industry.
3 March 2022
Australian Space Agency
Keeping Australia’s space sector soaring
The Australian Government is cementing Australia as a leading space nation in the region, with a range of new investments and reforms.
24 January 2022
Australian Space Agency
Robotics and Automation on Earth and in Space Roadmap 2021-2030
The Australian Space Agency has released its third roadmap, Robotics and Automation on Earth and in Space.
7 December 2021
Australian Space Agency
Moon to Mars: Trailblazer program now open
Up to $50 million is available for Australian businesses and researchers to develop and build a small rover which will head to the Moon with NASA as early as 2026.
6 December 2021
Australian Space Agency
Southern Space Symposium: speech by Enrico Palermo
Head of the Australian Space Agency Enrico Palermo gave an address at the National Press Club as part of the Space Industry Association of Australia’s Southern Space Symposium on 29 November 2021.