Australian student-built rocket zooms to success at the speed of sound
A University of Sydney rocket team has placed first in their category in the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering conference ...
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The Australian innovation that changed air travel safety forever
Following a series of high-profile air disasters, an Australian aeronautical researcher decided data would make flying less risky.
Electric flight could take off for short-haul flights by 2022
Long-haul electric flights are still a fair way off, but companies are setting their sights on electrifying shorter air routes.
NASA sets its sights on Top End launches in the next year
Last week, NASA announced plans to ink a deal with an NT-based startup to establish a temporary spaceport in the ...
Autonomous underwater robots are taking a deep dive into the world’s marine ecosystems
From monitoring the health of coral reefs to maintaining water infrastructure, autonomous underwater vehicles are helping engineers learn more about ...
Australia’s space startup community is showing there’s no business like the launch business
The past few years have seen investment and interest in private space enterprises surge.
Outback to orbit: Australia’s long history in space exploration
Australia has punched above its weight in space exploration thanks to a talent for aeronautical and astronautical engineering.
The behemoth Stratolaunch jet is not your average passenger plane
A wide wingspan, twin fuselage and six engines make it perfect for ferrying satellites into orbit.
How one of Australia’s first woman engineering graduates still inspires students today
The first woman to graduate from the University of Melbourne with an engineering degree is still inspiring students today.
Lessons from one engineer’s 30-year career in defence and aeronautics
From his early interest in aeronautics, Graham Smith has risen to the top of the defence industry, overseeing a diverse ...
