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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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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Katherine Bennell-Pegg with students at Charlesville

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Since March, the 2026 Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been touring states and territories, empowering students and communities, and promoting Australia's space sector.

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Next evolution of Roo-ver – Australia’s first lunar rover

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To mark World Space Week, the next evolution of Australia’s first lunar rover was unveiled today. Roo-ver is set to make history when it goes to the Moon with NASA in 2030.

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A group photo of the NISA 2026 cohort that will travel NASA along with industry partners

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Eight First Nations STEM scholars will participate in the 10-week overseas space education program, led by Monash University with support from the Australian Space Agency.

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NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon. Image Credit: NASA

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Here’s a recap of some of the key developments and capabilities from September that are shaping Australia’s space industry.

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a new Roo-ver prototype that is Developed by the ELO2 consortium in partnership with the Australian Space Agency is being tested at Adelaide University's EXTERRES CRATER Facility

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An institute named after one Australian space trailblazer is helping prepare another to roll smoothly across the surface of the Moon.

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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.