G’day Roo-ver
G’day Roo-ver
Australia’s lunar rover named after nationwide competition.
Latest news from Australia’s space sector
Latest news from Australia’s space sector
New funding for Australian space projects
NEWS • Industry growth
New funding for Australian space projects
6 December 2023
'Australian companies are contributing to global space missions by being agile.'
Australian SpIRIT launches to space
NEWS •
Australian SpIRIT launches to space
2 December 2023
The SpIRIT nanosatellite was launched aboard a SpaceX rocket and will fly in low Earth orbit for two years.
Aussie Astronaut dream a step closer to reality
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Aussie Astronaut dream a step closer to reality
1 December 2023
From stitching a raw chicken breast to hypobaric chamber training, it’s all in a day’s work for Australian astronaut candidate Katherine Bennell-Pegg.
Human and machine unite to benefit Earth and space
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Human and machine unite to benefit Earth and space
30 November 2023
Raytracer, a Brisbane-based team of hardware and software engineers, are creating revolutionary simulation technologies for challenging and remote environments on and off Earth.
Byte-size cosmic insights with edge computing and AI
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Byte-size cosmic insights with edge computing and AI
17 November 2023
Spiral Blue’s SE-1 edge computer analyses satellite data in space and sends the useful parts back to Earth.
aKin assistive AI to improve life in space and on Earth
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aKin assistive AI to improve life in space and on Earth
10 November 2023
Sydney-based company aKin is refining their intuitive artificial intelligence (AI) technology for daily living. This AI is well suited to space missions or people living with disabilities. The Australian Space Agency co-funded its development.Events at the Australian Space Discovery Centre.
Events
Events at the Australian Space Discovery Centre.
Our events focus on inspiring and educating the community about Australia’s role in space and the growing space industry.
Stay tuned, more events to come.
Operation: Plants in Space
EVENT • In-person
Operation: Plants in Space
Friday 22 December 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre McEwin Building, Lot Fourteen, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Plants are an important part of any human space habitat. They give us food, and they make us feel good. But what do plants need to be able to thrive off-Earth?
Student Cadet Rocket Adventure Program (S.C.R.A.P.) Challenge
EVENT • In-person
Student Cadet Rocket Adventure Program (S.C.R.A.P.) Challenge
Friday 22 December 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre McEwin Building, Lot Fourteen, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Flex your engineering creativity in this paper rocket design challenge!
Operation: Plants in Space
EVENT • In-person
Operation: Plants in Space
Thursday 21 December 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre McEwin Building, Lot Fourteen, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Plants are an important part of any human space habitat. They give us food, and they make us feel good. But what do plants need to be able to thrive off-Earth?