Tag: space
MIT engineers develop first fully 3D-printed electrospray engine for satellites
MIT researchers have developed their first fully 3D-printed electrospray engine, a breakthrough that could make satellite propulsion more accessible and cost-effective.
NASA demonstrates cost-effective antenna tech with additive manufacturing
NASA has tested a 3D-printed antenna designed for transmitting science data to Earth, marking a breakthrough in additive manufacturing and highlighting its potential for cost-effective space exploration solutions.
Australia-India collaboration advances satellite navigation tech
A new collaboration between Australia and India is advancing satellite navigation technology through the development of light-based microchip systems designed for low Earth orbit applications.
Cutting-edge space security platform Optimus Viper debuts
Space Machines Company (SMC) has announced a development in space security technology with the launch of Optimus Viper, a rapid-response spacecraft designed to protect and monitor critical space assets.
Local startup to develop AI-enabled debris remover with state gov’t grant
Local startup Paladin Space is poised to advance its efforts in mitigating the dangers of space debris to spacecraft, following the receipt of a $100,000 grant from the South Australian Government.
Aussie manufacturers use space tech for safer, more efficient mining ops
Two Australian manufacturers are revolutionising mining operations through the use of spaceborne particles and hyperspectral imaging, significantly enhancing both safety and productivity in the industry.
iLAuNCH Accelerator to fast-track seed funding for space industry innovations
The Australian space industry has received a significant boost as the iLAuNCH Trailblazer program announced an additional $1 million in funding to accelerate university research towards commercialisation.
UniSA opens Advanced Manufacturing facility, secures $18M for space projects
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has inaugurated a new Advanced Manufacturing facility and announced substantial industry investment in four space research projects under the iLAuNCH Trailblazer program, totalling over $18 million in funding
Australian-Indian space projects receive funding boost as governments bolster partnership
The Australian Government has committed funding to collaborative space ventures with India in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and tackling mutual challenges such as climate change.
US mission amplifies AUKUS gains for WA defence
The WA Government recently finished a global mission to expand opportunities for the state's defence industry and demonstrate its role in strengthening the AUKUS alliance, particularly in maritime technology, cyber security, unmanned systems, and space.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
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.
