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Keep up to date with the latest South Australian news, media releases and events related to space industry innovation, opportunities, research and entrepreneurial development.

  • Blue coloured stary sky

    18 February 2022

    Space Industry Work Experience program helps students reach for stars

    An initiative from the South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC), South Australian Department for Education and space sector enterprises is …

  • 18 February 2022

    New tech program to launch more female careers in space

    A new skills program launched this week is designed to provide more women with the opportunity to gain the essential …

  • Nova System's CEO Jim McDowell

    17 February 2022

    New space precinct launches in South Australia

    South Australian-based Nova Systems has officially opened the Nova Systems’ Space Precinct outside Peterborough in the state’s mid north. Located …

  • Ashley James Simmonds, Derek Wilf and Kelly Yeoh of Blue Dwarf Space; Yee Wei Law of Mesh in Space, Austin Lovell of Up&Up at the University of South Australia.

    9 February 2022

    Space startups drawn to SA catalyst program

    An impressive list of international, interstate and local space talent will take part in this year’s Venture Catalyst Space Program. …

  • Shoal Group graduate Meaghan Munro

    28 January 2022

    International accolade for Shoal Group graduate

    A Shoal Group graduate engineer who now calls South Australia home has been awarded a prestigious American Institute of Aeronautics …

  • 28 January 2022

    Calling all innovators: Register now for GRAVITY 04

    Registrations for the fourth round of space innovation program GRAVITY Challenge have opened, presenting real-world problems to those who can …

  • Joel Lisk

    20 December 2021

    Adelaide’s growing space sector offers diverse job opportunities

    It’s not all about astronauts and rockets: today’s space industry encompasses a diverse range of job opportunities – including the …

  • Silentium Defence Oculus Observatory

    9 December 2021

    Silentium reaches for the stars with new Oculus Observatory

    Silentium Defence has today opened its hi-tech Oculus Observatory, adding critical capability to the South Australian and national space ecosystem. …

  • Render of Alpha Satellite

    6 December 2021

    Fleet unveils world first satellite

    In a world first in small satellite production, Fleet Space Technologies has unveiled an entirely 3D printed satellite as part …

  • Venture Catalyst Space graduates with director Jasmine Vreugdenburg

    26 November 2021

    Space incubator rockets start-ups to new heights

    South Australia’s dedicated space incubator program continues to strengthen the state’s thriving space industry, with the latest cohort of innovative …

  • Fleet Team Photo

    18 November 2021

    Fleet Space launches into new growth phase

    South Australia’s Fleet Space Technologies has secured $35.8 million in funding through its latest capital raise to expand its workforce …

  • Australian Space Forum

    16 November 2021

    Save the Date: 13th Australian Space Forum launches registrations

    The Andy Thomas Space Foundation has opened registrations for the 13th Australian Space Forum, to be held on 3 March …

The SmartSat CRC team inspecting the Kanyini satellite

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