Meet the first astronaut to qualify under the Australian flag
Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg’s achievements highlight the country's expanding presence and opportunities in space exploration.
Tag: Space
Growing Australia’s space manufacturing capacity
Space is hard, but the country's engineers are leaning into the difficulties – because innovation in response to a challenge ...
The engineering behind Australia’s first two space launch facilities
Koonibba and Whalers Way on the Eyre Peninsula are the (literal) launchpads for bolstering Australia’s space manufacturing capability.
Inside a mission to plant seeds on the lunar surface
A group of scientists and engineers is creating a hyperbaric chamber to prove that growing plants on the lunar surface ...
Space suits for the mass market
Space tourism is about to take off and $15 million space suits just won’t fit the budget. This Australian company ...
Space engineering lifts off
When NASA launched a rocket from a commercial launch pad in the Northern Territory, it was a small step for ...
“We’re going to fly like Qantas”: The Australian startup rethinking scramjet engines
An Australian startup hopes its reusable plane will see the company become our national carrier in space.
University of Adelaide team wins third prize in NASA robotics challenge
A team of students from the University of Adelaide has taken out third prize and US$75,000 in the NASA Space ...
Engineers are cooking up ways to grow fresh food in space
Supporting the nutrient requirements of crew members is critical for deep space missions. Engineers are working on growing fresh food ...
This engineer is searching for signs of life in the clouds of Venus
An aeronautical engineer from Melbourne is part of a team searching for signs of life in the clouds of Venus.
