Tag: Space

Esper aims high with low-cost hyperspectral imaging

Posted on   |  by Munir Kotadia
Victoria-based remote sensing startup Esper secured $1 million from a Northern Territory-based venture capital fund for winning the local Croc Pitch event with its hyperspectral imaging technology. Mounted on...

Sydney space hub opens its doors to Defence and aerospace

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Sydney’s state-backed space accelerator has begun accepting Defence and aerospace companies to meet growing dual-use demand, as some of its early graduates take off ahead of a decision on...

Defence spent $90m on satellite tender before cancelling

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Defence spent $90 million before cancelling a tender process, which had already selected Lockheed Martin, to own and operate three to five geostationary satellites, officials have revealed. The satellite...

Ready for lift-off: Gilmour Space lands a launch permit

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Gold Coast-based rocket maker Gilmour Space Technologies passed a historic milestone on Monday after being granted the Australian Space Agency’s first-ever orbital launch permit, paving the way for the...

Defence bins multi-billion dollar satellite program

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A multi-billion dollar contract with Lockheed Martin for Australia’s first “sovereign-controlled” military satellite communication constellation has been cancelled by the federal government. Defence announced the decision on Monday, ending...

Fleet Space soars on Energy & Renewables Award win

Posted on   |  by Stuart Mason
Adelaide space company Fleet Space Technologies has won the Energy and Renewables Award at the InnovationAus 2024 Awards for Excellence for its mining exploration technology which allows for the...

Southern Launch wins environmental approval for rocket launch site

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Adelaide-based Southern Launch has secured federal environmental approval to launch rockets near endangered species in South Australia subject to restrictions. Environment minister Tanya Plibersek signed off on the proposal...

Landmark space re-entry approval sets up 2025 tilt in SA

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
South Australian launch operator Southern Launch will attempt Australia’s first commercial space re-entry early next year at its Koonibba Test Range after receiving clearance from the Australian government. The...

‘Breakthrough’ hybrid rocket set to launch from SA

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Canadian rocket maker Reaction Dynamics will test its hybrid rocket propulsion technology in South Australia next year after signing a contract with launchpad operator Southern Launch. Reaction Dynamics will...