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  • A group of participants of the Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program (SHSSP)

    22 September 2025

    Space education scholarships for South Australia’s future space leaders

    The South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC) is supporting locals to shape the state’s thriving space sector with fully funded …

  • Sabine Molloy and Linh Co Bui of Inovor Technologies conducting initial design and testing of the Helmholtz Cage

    8 September 2025

    Inovor to build space simulator at Lot Fourteen

    Adelaide-based satellite manufacturer Inovor Technologies will build a Helmholtz Cage at Lot Fourteen thanks to funding via round one of …

  • Researchers at CSIRO’s new Space Optics Lab in Adelaide.

    21 August 2025

    South Australia leading the nation in space optics technologies

    The launch of a nation-leading Space Optics Lab in Adelaide is bringing together researchers, scientists, and space industry professionals to …

  • Australian astronaut candidate Katherine Bennell-Pegg conducting early user testing of search and rescue technology for the LunaSAR project at Lot Fourteen in Adelaide.

    20 August 2025

    From the city to the outback with life-saving space-tech trial

    Innovative South Australian space search-and-rescue technology is headed to the outback for further testing and refinement following a successful demonstration …

  • Neumann Space CEO Herve Astier (right) pictured at the 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference in Utah with Jason Wallace, the company’s first US-based executive.

    18 August 2025

    Neumann Space announces US expansion

    Adelaide-based space technology company Neumann Space has announced its expansion into the United States, appointing its first US-based executive to …

  • Plants for Space Chief Investigator, Jenny Mortimer, and Laboratory Manager, Wendy Sullivan

    17 July 2025

    SA researchers lead advances in autonomous space agriculture

    Leading researchers at the Plants for Space (P4S) Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence have made major breakthroughs in …

  • Group photo of five representatives from iLAuNCH TrailBlazer, Inovor Technologies, HEO, Optus, and Defence Science and Technology Group at the Project SWIFT partnership announcement.

    14 July 2025

    South Australian space capabilities to bolster national satellite project

    South Australia’s space sector is set to play a pivotal role in a landmark national satellite initiative, spearheaded by Optus …

  • Shaghaf Abumustafa at the Australian Space Discovery Centre. Picture: Morgan Sette

    14 July 2025

    Reach for the stars – from right here in SA

    SA is officially Australia’s space state – and you don’t need a spacesuit to get involved. Here’s how four locals …

  • Two guest judges and four school kids from Riverdale Primary School standing on stage accepting an award for the 2025 Kids in Space program final.

    10 July 2025

    Kids in Space event nurtures the next generation

    Students from 13 primary schools across the state have participated in the 2025 South Australian chapter of the Kids in …

  • Part of the 2025 venture catalyst program cohort

    18 June 2025

    UniSA welcomes 2025 Venture Catalyst Space cohort

    The Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC) at UniSA welcomed its newest Venture Catalyst Space cohort last month, marking the beginning …

  • Fleet Space Technologies partners with quantum companies

    18 June 2025

    Fleet Space partnerships to unlock next generation of mineral exploration

    South Australian-based Fleet Space Technologies has partnered with three quantum and mining technology start-ups to supercharge the future of the …

  • 28 May 2025

    Inovor joins forces with Japan’s Star Signal Solutions

    South Australian-based satellite manufacturer Inovor Technologies has partnered with Japanese space situational awareness (SSA) service provider Star Signal Solutions Inc. …

The SmartSat CRC team inspecting the Kanyini satellite

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