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Roo-ver Research: Swinburne University

NEWS • Space spotlight

12 June 2025

Based in Melbourne’s east, Swinburne University is making a two-pronged contribution to Australia’s first lunar rover – by tackling the threats of dust and radiation on the Moon.

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Australia's largest spacecraft manufacturing facility announced

NEWS • Industry growth

10 June 2025

Space Machines Company and the University of Technology Sydney to establish an industry-scale site, which will be operational later this year.

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New 20-metre-high space mural at Lot Fourteen

NEWS • Cultural Space

10 June 2025

The Australian Space Agency unveiled the major new mural that communicates the critical role space plays to everyday life on Earth, promote STEM and inspire the next generation.

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Australian Space Agency visits Japan, advancing its space partnership

NEWS • Partnerships

4 June 2025

Through a series of engagements the Australian Space Agency promoted the Australia's space sector and deepened space cooperation with Japan.

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Winnebago-3 capsule after safely landing at Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range in South Australia.

Second commercial space capsule lands in Australia

NEWS • Conducting space activities

14 May 2025

Varda’s spacecraft, Winnebago-3, re-enters Earth and lands at Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range in regional South Australia.

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Over 400 Australian space studies to be showcased at IAC 2025

NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025

14 May 2025

The Congress’s International Programme Committee accepted 4,100 abstracts and Australia ranks second in the number of abstracts selected

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