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  • 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 …

  • A man and woman stand together in front of an abstract, modern-looking building

    12 February 2026

    Local space innovation to unlock medical breakthroughs

    South Australia is pushing the boundaries of medical innovation, investing in home‑grown space projects that aim to accelerate breakthroughs in …

  • Two representatives from Southern Launch and INNOSPACE holding their newly signed contract agreements

    18 December 2025

    New partnership locks in decade of space missions

    South Australian company Southern Launch has signed a long-term deal with South Korean launch service provider INNOSPACE to conduct space …

  • Space craft render

    18 December 2025

    Southern Launch lands orbital re-entry deal

    South Australian spaceport provider Southern Launch has partnered with US-based company Lux Aeterna Space to support the re-entry of its …

  • Vector image of outer space with satellites indicating global connectivity and data transmission.

    10 December 2025

    Myriota launches global connectivity platform

    South Australian-based company Myriota has ramped up its mission to deliver Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity worldwide, releasing its scalable …

  • Red earth rural Australian backdrop, a rocket launches from the launch pad

    2 December 2025

    Australian-made rocket launches from SA soil

    Local space company Southern Launch has successfully supported the launch of an Australian-made rocket from its world-class Koonibba Test Range …

The SmartSat CRC team inspecting the Kanyini satellite

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