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  • A group of people standing in front of the Flinders University's Factory of the Future.

    11 May 2026

    AICRAFT accelerates data processing in space

    Adelaide-based artificial intelligence (AI) company AICRAFT is developing advanced technology to support future spaceborne radar systems. The company is designing …

  • Two women standing in front of a bright space themed backdrop

    6 May 2026

    SA students rethink period management in space

    When Adelaide University engineering students Mei He and Shradha Angrish stepped onto the stage at the 2026 global ActInSpace finals …

  • Neumann Drive

    15 April 2026

    Neumann Drive takes flight on SpaceX Transporter-16

    South Australian-based electric propulsion company, Neumann Space, have announced the successful on-orbit deployment of their Neumann Drive® ND-25 aboard SpaceX’s …

  • Three people sitting at their computers in a dark themed room

    14 April 2026

    Saber launches AI platform to boost space monitoring

    Space operations and software company Saber Astronautics has successfully deployed its new AI‑enabled Space Domain Awareness (SDA) system, WINDU, marking …

  • Rocket launching against a blue skyline.

    13 April 2026

    Local industry support historic Artemis II mission

    South Australian companies have played a key role in the successful NASA’s Artemis II mission, with local firms providing tracking …

  • Five people standing in a room with a brick wall

    9 April 2026

    SA-led space mission to unlock new insights into cancers

    A new South Australian research project will send living cancer cells into space aboard a suborbital rocket later this year, …

  • QuantX Labs’ TEMPO.Space optical atomic clock in testing

    1 April 2026

    Adelaide built quantum technology takes a giant leap into orbit

    South Australian company QuantX Labs has successfully launched a critical component of its optical atomic clock technology into orbit, marking …

  • A group of graduates holding certificates in a classroom setting

    31 March 2026

    New seminar launches to support space business growth

    South Australian space and defence companies are invited to participate in the inaugural Space Business Growth Seminar, delivered by the …

  • Two people standing indoors holding a commemorative Indigenous artwork plaque together.

    13 March 2026

    From Orbit to Country: Local Indigenous artwork returns to Koonibba

    A piece of local Indigenous artwork has returned to Earth after completing a 63‑day mission in orbit, landing at the …

  • Overhead view of crops

    17 February 2026

    ASII unveils flagship initiative set to transform Australian agriculture

    The Australasian Space Innovation Institute (ASII) has unveiled its first flagship project, a National Digital Twin for Australian Agriculture designed …

  • Overhead shot, a man attaches an electronic device to the top of an earth mover

    17 February 2026

    Myriota unveils global asset tracking technology

    South Australian-based Myriota, a global leader in secure, low power satellite IoT connectivity, has launched a rugged long‑life satellite tracker …

  • Male standing in front of green shrubs with arms crossed.

    12 February 2026

    Gilmour Space touches down in South Australia

    Australian launch services provider, Gilmour Space Technologies, has established a presence at the Defence and Space Landing Pad at Lot …

The SmartSat CRC team inspecting the Kanyini satellite

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