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Learn more about the first person qualified as an astronaut under the Australian flag.

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NEWS • Australian Space Agency

13 January 2025

This year will mark some key milestone moments for Australia and the global space industry.

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Joel Ricky Steele

Proteomics Lead of Monash Proteomics and Metabolomics Platform

A proud Palawa man, Dr Joel Ricky Steele's career is distinguished by several prestigious awards.

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Peter Swanton

Indigenous Research Associate, PhD student and Lecturer, The Australian National University

Peter studies the impacts of Light Pollution on Indigenous Sky Knowledges.

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Justyce Manton

Electrical and Electronic Engineering student, University of Adelaide

A proud Eora-Wiradjuri woman from Sydney shares what inspired her to pursue a career in space.

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NEWS • Australian Space Agency

20 December 2024

Get a snapshot of the major milestones for the Australian Space Agency and the nation's space ecosystem with our interactive image gallery.

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NEWS • Industry growth

19 December 2024

Myriota receives $25 million investment for satellite manufacturing and telecom capabilities.

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Space careers

NEWS • Inspire

6 December 2024

The Australian Government's latest occupation classification reflects the modern Australian labour market, including new and updated careers in the Australian space sector.

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NEWS • Partnerships

4 December 2024

The Australian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) co-hosted the major event, which welcomed delegates from over 30 countries.

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In the distance in an outdoor landscape surrounded by grass, an engine is set up on a platform and tested with a flame emerging from underneath.

NEWS • Space spotlight

26 November 2024

With local expertise in propulsion and fluid engineering, NextAero wants to help Australian and international customers reach space.

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