space industry

Grant applications are now open for the establishment of two control centres that will support the space industry in South Australia and Western Australia. The Mission Control grant opportunity will award a single grant of $6 million to establish the Mission Control Centre at Lot Fourteen in Adelaide. This centre will allow start-ups, small to … Continue reading Federal grants open for space control centre projects →

The Australian Space Agency and Thales have signed an agreement that sets out plans for cooperation in investment, research, development and commercial opportunities in the space sector. Thales is a French company operating and investing in the Australian space and defence sectors, delivering satellite-based systems. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said this … Continue reading Space Agency signs agreement with Thales →

The Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research (ACSER) and UNSW’s School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering will host the fourth Off-Earth Mining Forum in Sydney this month. The forum will bring together leading local and international space and mining experts, researchers, lawyers, financiers, economists and government, to discuss Australia’s future in global space industry. … Continue reading Sydney to host Off-Earth Mining Forum →

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with US-based company Maxar Technologies at the 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Washington DC. Maxar is a global provider of advanced space-based technology solutions, with significant global expertise in Earth observation and robotics and automation. The company delivers integrated capabilities in … Continue reading Australian Space Agency signs agreement with US company Maxar Technologies →

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Australian space start-up Myriota to enhance the capabilities of Australia’s space industry. Anthony Murfett, deputy head of the Australian Space Agency, welcomed the statement and its contribution to the transformation of Australia’s space sector. “This statement embodies the transformation we are … Continue reading Australian Space Agency signs agreement with space start-up company →

In a boost to the capacity and capabilities of the Australian space industry, the ARC Training Centre for CubeSats, Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles and their Applications (CUAVA) is now officially open. Led by the University of Sydney, CUAVA will work on training the next generation of workers in the commercial space industry and pursuing cutting-edge space … Continue reading CUAVA space research and training centre now open →

The Australian Space Agency is seeking the views of researchers and businesses on the application of the federal government’s International Space Investment (ISI) initiative. The government announced the initiative in its 2018-19 Budget under the Australian Technology and Science Growth Plan, which committed to providing $15 million over three years from 2019-20 to support strategic … Continue reading Government seeking advice on space industry funding strategy →

One of the most significant space industry research concentrations in Australia, the new Cooperative Research Centre for Smart Satellite Technologies and Analytics – The SmartSat CRC – has been launched in South Australia. The new CRC is a national research powerhouse involving a $190 million investment in cash and in-kind from 82 research and industry … Continue reading New satellite CRC brings together leading Australian research and industry →

The Australian Space Agency and ACT government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework of cooperation in the development of space-related industries. Federal industry, science and technology minister Karen Andrews said the agreement outlines key areas where the Agency can work with the ACT government to boost the growth of Australia’s … Continue reading ACT gov signs on with Space Agency to develop space industry →

Boeing and CSIRO have announced 20 new joint space technology research projects for 2019 – the largest research portfolio in the history of their research and development relationship. The projects form part of the current AU$35 million five-year agreement and signal a new direction toward the joint development of space-related technologies. The new agreement includes … Continue reading Boeing and CSIRO announce their largest research partnership →