NASA rockets to be launched from Northern Territory Thursday June 9, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology Seventy-five NASA personnel will be in Australia for the launches, marking the first time NASA has launched rockets from Australia since 1995.
On a wing and prayer? Not on defence minister Dutton’s watch Wednesday March 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Peter Dutton’s defence vision leaves nothing to chance as he underscores the importance of hard power in air and space domains.
Space Agency instructed to send Australian astronaut into space Friday February 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The Australian Space Agency will get another funding allocation exceeding $32 million to deliver spaceflights and services, including sending an astronaut into space.
Premium Expert briefings Australia cannot afford to rely on foreign satellites, AAS warns Thursday January 20, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Access to data from nationally-owned Earth-observation satellites will be critical for a future where severe weather and emergency events become more frequent.
Government accepting applications for moon rover design Thursday December 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Applications are open for businesses to share in the $50 million development of a small NASA moon rover for use as early as 2026.
Committee recommends authority for space agency and better alignment with Defence Wednesday December 8, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Pushes for the Australian Space Agency to become a statutory authority and for alignment between government investment in defence and civil space projects. …
NASA to send Australian rover to the moon Thursday October 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology An agreement has been reached with NASA to use Australian equipment to support future missions to Mars.
Federal agency delivering goal to grow space sector Thursday September 23, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Three Queensland-based manufacturers and one in SA will share in $3 million to help Australia break into international supply chains for the space industry. …
Australian Space Agency inks deal with Queensland government Wednesday June 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology An MoU has proposed that the two entities collaborate on ‘mutual areas of priority’ such as Earth observation, comms tech and services, leapfrog R&D, and…
Calls for APS to improve space literacy Thursday May 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Australian Public Service staff should undergo space literacy training to ensure Australia keeps up with technological and geopolitical developments in the sector.
Who wants to be the next Australian Space Agency boss? Wednesday December 18, 2019 By Stephen Easton Career Advice The Australian government is looking for a "visionary space leader" to take over from the inaugural head of its new Space Agency, Dr Megan Clark,…
Government offering grants for Mission Control and AI lab space projects Thursday December 12, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The Federal government and the Australian Space Agency have opened grant applications for two space infrastructure projects. The centre will allow start-ups, small-to-medium enterprises, and…
Premium Insights and analysis Space Agency chief Dr Megan Clark on providing influential advice to government: tell them what the public really thinks Wednesday November 20, 2019 By Stephen Easton Features In this year’s Williams Oration, Australian Space Agency chief executive Dr Megan Clark offered to explain the thinking behind foundational decisions taken in the agency’s…
July 1 a new beginning for the National Indigenous Australians Agency, among others Tuesday July 2, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal National Indigenous Australians Agency and Commonwealth Office of Road Safety opened; North Queensland Livestock Industry Recovery Agency upgraded; Australian Space Agency celebrates 'paper' anniversary.
The Space Agency goes to... Adelaide Wednesday December 12, 2018 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology South Australia has won the bidding war to host the Australian Space Agency's headquarters on the site of the old Royal Adelaide Hospital.
