Tag: Australian space agency

Resources sector can help Australian space push

Posted on   |  by Ben Grubb
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...

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 Denham Sadler
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 Denham Sadler
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 Denham Sadler
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...