Tag: space
Australia unveils space strategy to boost advanced manufacturing and local industry capability
The Australian Government has released a new Statement on Space outlining its vision to strengthen Australia's space industry, with a focus on expanding domestic manufacturing capability, supporting economic resilience and increasing participation in the global space economy.
WA commits $6.5M to support space industry initiatives
The Western Australian Government has announced $6.5 million in funding over the next four years to support the State's space sector, with the investment to be shared between the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) consortium and Curtin University's Binar Space Program.
Southern Launch secures $25M to expand manufacturing-linked space infrastructure
Southern Launch has secured $25 million in Series A funding to expand its spaceport infrastructure, increase its workforce and grow launch, re-entry and range services, with the company saying the investment will strengthen Australia's manufacturing and sovereign space capabilities.
Adelaide University collaboration advances manufacturing of next-gen nuclear batteries
An additive manufacturing research project led in collaboration with Adelaide University is seeking to advance the manufacturing of next-generation power systems for space and defence applications, as researchers and industry partners work to transition a nuclear battery prototype toward pre-commercial manufacture.
NASA and Australian Space Agency sign agreement on aeronautics and space cooperation
The United States and Australia have signed a new framework agreement to enhance cooperation in aeronautics and space exploration, the US Embassy & Consulates in Australia announced this week.
Australia’s Trailblazer Program unlocks $549 million industry investment to fast-track innovation
More than $500 million in direct industry investment has been unlocked through the Australian Government’s Trailblazer Universities Program to fast-track research and development in priority sectors such as defence, space, clean energy, and critical minerals, according to a recent announcement.
Countdown begins for historic Australian Made rocket launch
Australia is on the cusp of a major space milestone, as Gilmour Space Technologies gears up to launch the first Australian-made rocket into orbit from Australian soil.
Australia’s iLAuNCH signs MOU with Space ISAC to advance space tech, cybersecurity
Australia’s iLAuNCH Trailblazer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States-based Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) to strengthen collaboration on space technology and security.
UniSQ and iLAuNCH Trailblazer to test plant growth tech in space
Australian-developed plant monitoring technology is set to be tested in space through an initiative led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) as part of the iLAuNCH Trailblazer program.
Gilmour Space on track for first orbital launch in March
Gilmour Space Technologies has announced a launch window beginning no earlier than 15 March for the maiden flight of Eris, the first Australian-designed and built rocket aiming for orbit.
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There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
