Space stories

SmartSat CRC invests in Canberra’s new space agenda
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Australia’s space research centre, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), has increased its investment in ACT to over AUD $7 million.

New space scholarships announced for Earth observation
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Australia's SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre and The Andy Thomas Space Foundation have announced a scholarship for Earth Observation.

Australia's SmartSat signs agreement to collaborate on Earth Observation
Fri, 21st Jul 2023
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"Our relationship with -lab has been growing stronger over the past few years through our shared strategic research initiatives in the Kanyini and -sat satellite missions."

SmartSat launches $7m strong project to develop spacecraft tech
Wed, 5th Jul 2023
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"Such AI-enabled technologies promise to transform the major sectors of our economy, such as agriculture, farming, and mining, and better serve our defence and national security objectives."

New program to develop Aussie agriculture from space
Tue, 23rd May 2023
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The name Maya Nula, which translates to "eyes here, there, everywhere" in the Dharug language of the Eora nation, aims to create an agricultural intelligence capability from space.

SmartSat sends doctoral students to NASA JPL for internships
Wed, 3rd May 2023
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Two SmartSat CRC PhD students have been selected for a SmartSat-led internship program at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to kickstart their aerospace careers.

SmartSat commits AU$1 million for space mission Waratah Seed
Wed, 5th Apr 2023
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The SmartSat NSW Node and Aurora Space Startups Cluster are funding projects representing a significant portion of the Waratah Seed mission budget.

Early access impressions: Kerbal Space Program 2 (PC)
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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Kerbal Space Program's developers gave me early access to its incoming sequel and a chance to test it out: here are my first impressions.

Integrated space and spatial industry key to securing Australia's future
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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"The roadmap aims to help Australia take advantage of a golden opportunity to bring our national space and spatial industries closer together."

Traditional internet security fails to meet requirements of IoT
Mon, 13th Mar 2023
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RMIT University has released guidance on how Dr. Abebe Diro's research seeks to enhance IoT security for space information networks.

Space research centre announces innovative, funding-backed projects
Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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"Projects such as these plant the seeds of space technology innovation and will be instrumental in helping Australia build a viable space sector."

KT SAT and Thales Alenia Space sign comms satellite contract
Wed, 14th Sep 2022
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South Korean satellite service provider KT SAT, and Thales and Leonardo joint company Thales Alenia Space have signed a contract for the KOREASAT 6A communications satellite.

EOS Space Systems becomes SmartSat CRC core partner
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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EOS Space Systems has become a core partner of the SmartSat Co-operative Research Centre (CRC), giving it priority to select and lead strategic research projects.

Australian space tech startup secures SpaceX support
Tue, 24th May 2022
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Space Machines Company has secured the support of SpaceX as a launch partner in carrying SMC's Optimus Orbital Transfer Vehicle to space next year.

Check Point Software supports Rakia mission to space
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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Check Point Software is supporting the Rakia Israeli space mission by hosting communication to the specialised control centre.

International Space Station experiments with HPE’s edge and AI solutions
Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise drives innovation at the extreme edge on the International Space Station, with 24 completed experiments.

Space ready DDR4 memory with 4GB storage capacity
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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Continuing the progression of Teledyne e2v Semiconductors, the company is now shipping flight models of its Space DDR4 memory solution.

AWS launches space and sustainability accelerator programs
Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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Amazon Web Services has announced the launch of two global accelerator programs to help startups address challenges in healthcare, space, and sustainability.

New Tech Start programme helps SA women enter space industry
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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Tech Start will provide the connections and pathways to help women pursue a career in the growing space and defence industry.

Game review: Chorus (PC/PS5)
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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Chorus is a narrative space shooter set in an interesting almost open world. The game centres around Nora, the pilot of an AI starship called Forsaken.

Microsoft partnership to explore how cloud, AI and machine learning can be used in space
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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Project AI Off Earth will focus on the cutting edge of innovation in space.

Game review: Space Invaders Invincible (Switch)
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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Nintendo Switch players get to experience one of the most influential video game series in history with Space Invaders Invincible.

Virgin Galactic completes first fully crewed spaceflight
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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"Today is a historic moment for the new commercial space industry."

New Zealand and NASA partner up, allowing Aotearoa to grow space industry, minister says
Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
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New Zealand and NASA have partnered up under the multi-lateral Artemis Accords, in an effort to enhance space exploration efforts.