Explore success stories of projects that are growing Australia’s space industry capability and strengthening the workforce.

A white middle aged man standing between two spacesuits. A blue one on his right and a white one on his left facing the camera

Spacesuits for preserving human health

Next-generation compression suits to protect astronauts from the physical strains of space and help athletes recovery on Earth.

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Space debris looking like rings around a planet

Real-time traffic management in space

Industrial Sciences Group is developing a new tool to help satellite operators assess the risks to satellites from collisions with space debris.

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Someone in a space suit underwater standing in what appears to be the bottom half of a sphere

Virtual reality training for space exploration

Raytracer will develop underwater virtual reality training simulations for astronauts.

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The Akin team comprising of four people who appear to be two men and two women on a couch in front of a tv screen/window with two more male appearing people and a space device behind them

AI crew to support astronauts in space

Artificial intelligence (AI) company Akin is creating software for a prototype AI space crew.

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A group of people sitting around a table working at the Saber’s Responsive Space Operations Centre (RSOC)

Software to help satellite enterprises off the ground

Saber Astronautics has created a user-friendly software link between satellites and mission control centres, to help emerging space enterprises earn revenue faster.

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An image of the Oculus Observatory sign on a silver gate with numerous gates behind it

World-class observatory to track space objects

Silentium Defence has created the first observatory of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, using passive radar and neuromorphic imaging technologies to provide critical data.

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ACSER upgrades satellite receiver for new applications

An advanced GPS receiver from the University of New South Wales could play an important role in Australia’s space future.

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Ground-breaking nanosatellite showcases Australian technology

The University of Melbourne’s SpIRIT satellite is pushing the boundaries of spacecraft design, by packing a range of advanced space instruments into a shoebox-sized body.

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Next-gen robotic arm prototype tested locally for Moon and Mars

A local AI automation and robotics company has tested a next-gen robotic arm for space. It has the potential for use in a future NASA Moon mission and even on Mars.

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Close upof the concentric circles of Conflux’s 3D printed heat exchanger.

Keeping rocket engines cool with 3D-printed technology

Conflux Technology is taking world-class heat exchange systems to the global space market.

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Woman in hi-vis and safety goggle and head gear We support the growth of the sector through a range of programs which connect Australian business and research organisations with international space agencies and the broader space ecosystem.  
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Learn about Australian success stories that highlight national capability and the range of technologies being developed across the space ecosystem.
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Infographic on why space matters Australia strives to be a responsible global citizen committed to safe and secure operations in space and on Earth. Our aim includes transforming and growing a globally respected Australian space sector that meets international obligations and norms. 
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