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Jan 2025
Almost $2 million for hands-on STEM experiences for young Australians
Robotics, virtual reality and cybersecurity feature among 26 projects funded by Maker Projects - Community STEM Engagement grants.
Jan 2025
New Green Aluminium Production Credit will support the transition to green metals
Green metals are a priority under the Future Made in Australia plan. An investment of $2 billion will help local production and the shift to net zero.
Jan 2025
$5.5 million to boost Australia’s quantum future
Round 2 of the Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) invites solutions to market-led challenges in biosecurity, First Nations health, transport and logistics, and energy. Applications close 26 February.
Jan 2025
Plumbing the heart with BiVACOR
BiVACOR’s Total Artificial Heart could revolutionise how we treat heart failure, with OneVentures supporting the company’s goal.
Jan 2025
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 2
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the April to June 2025 quarter.
Jan 2025
Innovative crop harvester, faba bean and firefighting robot projects get IGP grants
The Australian Government has awarded over $26.5 million in grant funding to date from the $392 million Industry Growth Program (IGP).
Jan 2025
Dr Cathy Foley ends term as Australia's Chief Scientist
Dr Cathy Foley ended her tenure as Australia’s Chief Scientist on 31 December 2024. Learn about the work and achievements of Australia’s ninth Chief Scientist.
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29 October 2024
Prof Fred Watson ends tenure as Astronomer-at-large
Prof Watson has been inspiring people’s interest in astronomy, astrophysics and science with our department since 2018.
8 March 2024
Australian Space Agency
Katherine Bennell-Pegg graduates as an Australian astronaut
We profile an Australian Space Agency employee who is the first person to ever be trained as an astronaut under the Australian flag.
2 February 2024
Australian Space Agency
Australian delegation to European Astronaut Centre: express your interest
The Australian Space Agency is seeking expressions of interest (EOIs)from Australian representatives to join a delegation to the European Astronaut Centre (EAC). Apply by 15 February.
22 January 2024
Australian Space Agency
Moon to Mars spin-in capabilities: express your interest
The Australian Space Agency is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) on niche Australian technology capabilities. EOI closes 14 February 2024.
20 November 2023
Australian Space Agency
Competition to name Australia’s lunar rover
Australians have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to name an Aussie-built rover that will go to the Moon. Voting on 4 shortlisted names is now open.
1 November 2023
Australian Space Agency
Launching the Australian Space Agency website
The Australian Space Agency and Australian Space Discovery Centre have moved. Visit space.gov.au for all the agency’s information, publications, news and events.
27 October 2023
Australian Space Agency
Australia and US formalise Technology Safeguards Agreement
The Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC, Australia’s Ambassador to the United States signed the treaty-level agreement in Washington.
25 October 2023
Getting ready for the Osaka World Expo 2025
Our department will contribute to the Australian presence at the next World Expo in Osaka, Japan.
17 October 2023
Australian Space Agency
Keeping rocket engines cool with 3D-printed technology
Conflux Technology is taking world-class heat exchange systems to the global space market.
18 August 2023
Australian Space Agency
Changes to Space (Launches and Returns) Rules
Amendments to the General Rules and High Power Rocket Rules came into effect on 17 August 2023. The amendments have removed most ‘not a related party’ requirements.
28 June 2023
Australian Space Agency
Supporting Aussie space technologies to take off
The Australian Government is backing a series of local space innovations, including those that can help address climate change.
27 June 2023
Australian Space Agency
Australian Outback key to search for life on Mars
The Australian Outback could help provide the answer to the age-old question: Is there life on Mars?