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Mar 2023
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reforms
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reforms allow for more flexibility in responding to domestic gas supply shortfalls.
Mar 2023
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill passes through Parliament
The Bill establishes the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.
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.
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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).
22 February 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Larger-than-life astronaut lands at the Adelaide Fringe Festival
The Australian Space Agency has unveiled something ‘out-of-this-world’ as part of Adelaide Fringe Festival.
20 February 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Adelaide Fringe Festival open nights at the Australian Space Discovery Centre
Adelaide is set to come alive for the 2023 Fringe Festival 17 February to 19 March. The Australian Space Discovery Centre is hosting ticket-free open nights during this time.
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.