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Australia’s first orbital spaceport cleared for launch in Bowen, Queensland
Australia stands at the brink of a major advancement in its space initiatives with the approval of the country's inaugural orbital launch facility license under the Space (Launches & Returns) Act 2018, signalling the green light for the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Queensland.
Gilmour Space fires up for 2022 with Australia’s largest rocket engine test
At just over 110 kilonewtons (or 25,000 pound-force) of thrust, the test generated enough force to lift four SUVs off the ground — a significant demonstration of space and launch capability by an Australian SME.
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards
For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.
