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

NEWS • National capability

23 October 2026

The Australian Research Council's latest investment will support Australia’s ability to manage satellites, space traffic and space hazards. The newly announced Centre joins other ARC-backed initiatives supporting national space capability.

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JAXA astronaut Furukawa Satoshi performs "Starfish exercise for Microgravity" proposed by students from Thailand for Asian Try Zero-G 2023. Credit: JAXA/NASA

NEWS • Inspiring Australia

16 October 2026

Led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, this educational program is supported by the Australian Space Agency and will be delivered by One Giant Leap Australia. Applications close on Monday 30 November 2026.

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Young Torres Straight islanders holding signed postcards of Katherine

NEWS • Space history and culture

12 October 2026

The Torres Strait Regional Authority recently invited the 2026 Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg to visit Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait). In this feature, Katherine briefly shares the lessons she learnt during her four-day visit.

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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

NEWS • People in the sector

9 October 2026

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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Katherine Bennell-Pegg with students at Charlesville

NEWS • Inspiring Australia

8 October 2026

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

NEWS • National capability

7 October 2026

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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