Round 1

Pathways to Space: empowering the internet generation
		Recipient:  University of New South Wales Funding:  $987,574 (excluding GST) Project Factsheet
Platform technologies for space, atmosphere and climate
		Recipient:  RMIT University Funding:  $2,847,160 (excluding GST) Project Factsheet
Antarctic Broadband – Definition and Capability Development
		Recipient:  Aerospace Research Pty Ltd Funding:  $2,109,682 (excluding GST) Project Factsheet
Scramjet-based access-to-space systems
		Recipient:  University of Queensland Funding: $5,000,000 (excluding GST) Project Factsheet

Round 2

Southern Hemisphere Summer Space Program
		Recipient:  University of South Australia Funding: $475,658 (excluding GST) Project Factsheet
The GRACE Follow-on Mission
		Recipient:  Australian National University Funding:  $4,673,001 (excluding GST) Project Factsheet
Automated Laser Tracking of Space Debris
		Recipient:  EOS Space Systems Pty Ltd Funding: $4,040,355 (excluding GST) Project Factsheet
SAR Formation Flying
		Recipient:  University of New South Wales Funding:  $4,644,583 (excluding GST) Project Factsheet

Round 3

Place and Space: Perspective in Earth Observations
		Recipient:  Flinders University Funding:  $950,753 (excluding GST) Project Factsheet
Space-based National Wireless Sensor Network
		Recipient: University of South Australia Funding: $4,998,996 (excluding GST) Project Factsheet
Unlocking the LANDSAT Archive for Future Challenges
		Recipient: Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd Funding: $3,472 965 (excluding GST) Project Factsheet

Round 4

A Comprehensive Tertiary Education Program in Satellite Systems Engineering

Recipient:  University of New South Wales
Funding:  $675,173 (excluding GST)
Consortium members:  Thales Alenia Space (France); SingTel Optus Pty Limited; and Institut Superieur de l’Aeronautique et de l’Espace (France).
Project Description:
The project will develop and deliver a comprehensive, sustainable tertiary education program in satellite systems engineering comprising a two-year master’s qualification.  The project is led by the University of New South Wales in collaboration with a world class consortium which includes Australia’s only satellite owner and operator, Optus, the multi-national Thales Group, and France’s Institut Superieur de l’Aeronautique et de l’Espace.  The developed program will be optimised for Australia’s strategic and commercial interests and deliver a ‘systems-wide’ understanding of satellite systems and their applications, for the space segment, to the ground operations, and the end users.  International and local industry internships and student exchanges will be incorporated into the program to enhance the skills of graduates.

The Australian Plasma Thruster Project

Recipient:  Australian National University
Funding:  $3,117,172 (excluding GST)
Consortium members:  University of Surrey (UK); Astrium SAS (France); and VIPAC Engineers & Scientists Ltd.
Project Description:
The Australian Plasma Thruster project will aim to develop a spaceflight ready Australian plasma thruster design based on the helicon double layer technology invented and developed at the Australian National University. 

Plasma thruster engines have characteristics that will eventually lead to their wide deployment as space propulsion systems. They are much less powerful than conventional chemical rocket engines, but in principle, can operate at higher efficiencies and for exceedingly long periods of time, making them ideal for deep space missions.  If successful it will find a market in satellite propulsion systems, including for station-keeping, end-of-life satellite insertion into graveyard orbit, and ultimately for deep space missions. 

The project will also develop and build a large Space Simulation Facility (S2F) at the ANU’s Advanced Instrumentation Technology Centre at Mt Stromlo in the ACT.  The S2F will incorporate a thermal/vacuum test capability that will allow the final stage of development and testing of the plasma thruster technology.  The facility will also be available for use by other Australian researchers and industry for testing purposes. 

Greenhouse Gas Monitor

Recipient:  Vipac Engineers & Scientists Ltd
Funding:  $2,346,928 (excluding GST)
Consortium members:  University of Wollongong; Rosebank Engineering Pty Ltd; The Australian National University; The University of Melbourne; and the Bureau of Meteorology.
Project Description: 
The Greenhouse Gas Monitor project will develop an innovative sensor to measure greenhouse gases nationally and globally.  The project will tie the measurements to observations by satellites in order to provide global coverage.  Additionally it will develop modelling and analysis tools to interpret the data, thereby advancing scientific understanding of the carbon cycle and providing policy relevant information of sources and sinks of greenhouse gases. 

The improved information on the distribution of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere resulting from the project will mean better monitoring and management of the roles of agriculture, forestation and deforestation as CO2 sources and sinks, more reliable weather forecasts and more sensitive detection of climate change.  The project will also increase Australian capability in the design, build and test of advanced remote sensing instruments.