Publication date

12 August 2019

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4 pages

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The Australian Space Agency and Speedcast International Ltd signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation which supports the expansion and growth of the space sector in Australia through partnerships, collaboration and resource investment.

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Professor Hongqi Sun and Dr Zhe Lu run the experiment during a microgravity phase of the parabolic flight.

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The ARC Training Centre for Space Domain Awareness_Credit: University of Western Australia

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Young Torres Straight islanders holding signed postcards of Katherine

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Anna Riddell Supervising maintenance of the 26 m radio telescope at the Mt Pleasant Observatory, Hobart. Credit: Lucia McCallum, University of Tasmania

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To mark Earth Science Week 2026, Anna shares in this feature how looking to space helps us better understand, protect and navigate the place we call home.

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Our department recognises the First Peoples of this Nation and their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to the lands, waters, seas, skies, and communities.

We Acknowledge First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Custodians and Lore Keepers of the oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples.