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Jun 2023
Building Ministers’ Meeting: Communiqué June 2023
Commonwealth, state and territory Building Ministers met today to ensure Australia’s buildings are fit for the changing climate and to discuss the issues facing the building industry.
Jun 2023
Growing Australia’s quantum industry: webinar
Join a live webinar on Wednesday 14 June to hear Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, break down the Australian Government’s $60 million quantum initiatives.
Jun 2023
Responsible AI in Australia: have your say
We want to hear your views on how the Australian Government can support the safe and responsible use of AI. Submissions close 26 July 2023.
May 2023
Northern Endeavour decommissioning phases 2 and 3: request for proposals
We’re approaching the market soon to request proposals for our next decommissioning phases. Register on the AusTender website to be notified when the phases 2 and 3 request for proposal is released.
May 2023
Office of the Chief Economist
Independent evaluation shows benefits of Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII)
An evaluation by the Nous Group found the program is good for businesses, the Australian Government and the economy.
May 2023
Almost $5 million in grants to support innovative RegTech solutions
Five Australian companies share $4,999,340 in grants from the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII). Funding is from the BRII Regulatory Technology (RegTech) round.
May 2023
Australian Space Agency
Navigating distant frontiers with AI and quantum technology
A new system from Advanced Navigation will help spacecraft find their way through the gruelling future of space exploration.
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26 May 2023
Australian Space Agency
Navigating distant frontiers with AI and quantum technology
A new system from Advanced Navigation will help spacecraft find their way through the gruelling future of space exploration.
24 May 2023
Australia and US reach in-principle agreement on technology safeguards agreement
More US rockets and satellites will soon be able to be launched from Australia, with in-principle agreement on a technology safeguards agreement.
18 May 2023
Australian Space Agency
NASA's Ames research centre hosts Australian Space Agency
Agency Head Enrico Palermo and Chief Technology Officer Aude Vignelles visited NASA's Ames Research Centre where they met with key stakeholders to discuss our Moon to Mars program.
17 May 2023
Australian Space Agency
Agile space tech leader pioneers fast-track method to search for critical minerals
An Aussie-designed mining solution is reducing environmental impact and using satellites to bring unprecedented efficiency. “ExoSphere” is Fleet Space Technologies’ answer to locating critical minerals on Earth.
21 April 2023
Australian Space Agency
That’s a wrap on the Colorado Space Symposium 2023
Team Australia showcased the best of the local space industry on the global stage at the 2023 Space Symposium.
14 April 2023
Australian Space Agency
Rare solar eclipse: everything you need to know
20 April will mark a special astronomical event that only happens once every 10 years.
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.