Satellite Archives

Engineers are working on an Australian-made rocket system to send satellites into space

New technologies are being developed in Queensland that could see a next-generation hybrid rocket launch small satellites into low Earth ...

Australia’s first Indigenous-owned commercial satellite stations are creating technology hubs in the outback

by Elle Hardy

July 8, 2020

A pair of state-of-the-art commercial satellite ground stations in Alice Springs will transform Australia’s capability in earth observation and provide ...

Researchers hope the launch of this new satellite is one giant leap for Australia’s space industry

by Elle Hardy

June 17, 2020

UNSW Canberra Space researchers and engineers want to combine space technology with artificial intelligence to help people make quick decisions ...

The aerospike, an experimental rocket that never worked as hoped, could finally fulfil its potential thanks to the efforts of a Melbourne startup.

The aerospike was an experimental rocket back in the ‘50s – now it might be a reality

by Susan Muldowney

April 16, 2020

An experimental rocket that never worked as hoped could finally fulfil its potential thanks to the efforts of a Melbourne ...

Australia looks to share space expertise with growing SmallSat market

by Nadine Cranenburgh

September 24, 2019

SpaceX plans to put more than 1000 small satellites in orbit in 2020, and Australian has an eye on the ...

5 tech trends that are gaining a lot of hype right now

by Nadine Cranenburgh

September 20, 2019

Advanced artificial intelligence, sensing and mobility tech for robots, and developments that could give people “superhuman capabilities” are among the ...