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Latest from the Australian space sector
Latest from the Australian space sector
New pathways into Australia’s space future
NEWS • National capability
New pathways into Australia’s space future
9 February 2026
The Australian Defence Force announce expansion of space workforce and unveil a new specialist training centre in Canberra.
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What's in the name?
NEWS • Space history and culture
What's in the name?
6 February 2026
The Australian Space Agency's Senior Heritage and Outreach Officer Kerrie Dougherty OAM shares her insights behind Artemis II and NASA’s spacefaring naming traditions.
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Touchdown: W-5 space capsule lands in Aussie outback
NEWS • Space activities
Touchdown: W-5 space capsule lands in Aussie outback
30 January 2026
Australia welcomes Varda’s W-5 capsule as momentum builds in the national space sector and the orbital economy.
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Aussie astronaut named 2026 Australian of the Year
NEWS • Australian Space Agency
Aussie astronaut named 2026 Australian of the Year
25 January 2026
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the first qualified astronaut under the Australian flag, was announced as the winner by the Prime Minister during a ceremony in Canberra.
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Government backs next‑gen space research
NEWS • National capability
Government backs next‑gen space research
20 January 2026
New funding strengthens national capability in space and space‑adjacent industries.
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Gilmour secures $217 million in private investment
NEWS • National capability
Gilmour secures $217 million in private investment
20 January 2026
The funding was jointly led by the Australian Government established National Reconstruction Fund Corporation and will help scale-up sovereign space capability.
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