Tag: Australian space agency

Resources sector can help Australian space push

The technology developed by Australia’s resources sector to remotely operate mines could enable Australia to become a key player in providing similar services in space, a director from the Australian Space Agency says. In an online talk to the Australian Academy of Technology & Engineering this week, Australian Space...

Australia-US in talks on space technology treaty

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Australian government will negotiate a bilateral treaty with the US for protections of space technology, in a bid to attract more American investment and access to sensitive technology...

Space agency plays industry catch up in hiring

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Australian Space Agency is set to go on a recruiting drive in order to better meet the demands of the burgeoning local sector, amid concerns over its resourcing...

Govt has fallen behind on space sector boom

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government is “behind the eight ball” on the fast-growing space sector, with homegrown companies teaming up to build sovereign capability in the absence of Commonwealth funding support....

First space techs awarded ‘Moon to Mars’ grants

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Two NSW space technology companies have shared $1.1 million in federal funding as part of the first round of the government Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement initiative....

Aussie space startups to launch bushfire satellite

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Three Australian space companies will unite to launch a bushfire detection satellite into orbit in a major milestone for building sovereignty capability in the local space sector. In-space transportation...

Space agency puts launch potential at serious risk

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Australia has the potential to become a leading location in the region for space launch services, but the federal government’s plan to charge companies to apply for permits puts...

Made in Aust: Black Sky’s solid rocket fuel

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Queensland-based space company Black Sky Aerospace has successfully launched its first rocket powered by Australian-made solid-state fuel. Black Sky developed an original process for the manufacture of solid rocket...

Ex-Virgin Galactic star to lead Space Agency

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Virgin Galactic chief operating officer Enrico Palermo has been appointed as the new Australian Space Agency chief executive, taking over at a time when the local sector is “on...

‘No future’ for space if agency doesn’t act now

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Australian space sector is at risk of “shutting down before it starts” due to bureaucracy at the Australian Space Agency and delays in issuing permits to local companies,...