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NEWS • Partnerships

2 September 2026

The five-decade long space cooperation between the two countries is set to reach a new milestone through JAXA's MMX mission, with Martian moon samples expected to return to South Australia by 2031.

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A banner to promote the Space Harvest initiative with an astronaut A banner to promote the Space Harvest initiative with JAXA astronaut Soichi Nouchi

NEWS • Inspiring Australia

25 August 2026

The Australian Space Agency is supporting a new educational opportunity giving young Australians hands-on experience in solving future food production challenges for space exploration.

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School students at the Australian Space Discovery Centre

NEWS • Inspiring Australia

20 August 2026

From 1 September 2026, the Discovery Centre's new operating model will ensure thousands more students can access a curriculum-aligned learning experience with a space focus.

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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

NEWS • National capability

13 August 2026

A two-week test campaign for Australia's first lunar rover is underway at Adelaide University’s EXTERRES CRATER Facility. The testing will prove the rover's mobility in a lunar simulated environment.

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Examples of Cape Bionics garments. Credit: Cape Bionics

NEWS • Industry showcase: Space spotlight

11 August 2026

Human Aerospace has spun its International Space Station-proven skinsuit technology into a brand of revolutionary custom-fit compression garments for everyday use.

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NEWS • People in the sector

10 August 2026

To mark National Science Week 2026, plant scientist Gunya Malhotra shares how she is using space agriculture to develop resilient crops and sustainable food systems for Earth and beyond.

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