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  • Man in white astronaut suit at The University of Adelaide's Exterres CRATER facility

    14 October 2025

    Australia’s first analogue space mission takes off

    The University of Adelaide and international space testing, research and development start-up ICEE.Space have teamed up for the ADAMA Analogue …

  • (L-R), Campbell Pegg, Director Space, at South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC), Mr Masanobu Natsuake, President of Meisei Electric Co., Ltd, Dr. Matt Tetlow, CEO of Inovor Technologies, Catherine Roberts AO,CSC, Advisory Board member for Defence SA, Dr. Chiyuki Nakamata, Executive Officer, Vice President of Aero Engine, Space & Defense Business Area of IHI Corporation

    14 October 2025

    Inovor joins forces with international partners for maritime domain awareness

    South Australian-based satellite manufacturer Inovor Technologies has signed a Joint Development Agreement with two Japanese partners to advance satellite technology …

  • South Australia - the Space to be stand at IAC in Sydney

    10 October 2025

    Local space industry shines at International Astronautical Congress

    The South Australian space industry took centre stage at the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney earlier this month, showcasing …

  • Marshall Smith, CEO of Starlab, and Jason Held, CEO of Saber Astronautics, signed the agreement during the 76th IAC in Sydney, with Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency on hand to witness the signing.

    3 October 2025

    Saber Astronautics signs milestone partnership with Starlab

    Saber Astronautics is set to play a key role in humankind’s transition from the International Space Station (ISS) as a …

  • Australasian Space Innovation Institute interim CEO Professor Andy Koronios welcomes new Australasian Space Innovation Institute

    2 October 2025

    New Australasian Space Innovation Institute to open in 2026

    The space community has welcomed the announcement of a new national space-focused innovation centre tasked with transforming space research into …

  • AICRAFT and TakeMe2Space representatives signing MoU at IAC Sydney event.

    1 October 2025

    AICRAFT tech set to power mega satellite constellation

    A bold plan for India’s first space-based data centre is set to integrate cutting-edge, enabling technology by South Australian company, …

  • 1 October 2025

    South Australia cements global leadership in commercial spacecraft returns

    South Australia’s position as a leading global hub for orbital re-entry operations has been cemented by a landmark commercial deal …

  • Fleet Space unveils hyperfactory HQ in Adelaide

    30 September 2025

    Fleet Space unveils hyperfactory HQ in Adelaide

    Fleet Space Technologies, Australia’s leading space exploration company, has officially opened its new global headquarters and hyperfactory at Adelaide Airport’s …

  • South Australian space industry showcased at SASIC’s “Space to Be” stand during IAC Sydney 2025.

    29 September 2025

    SOUTH AUSTRALIA TO SHOWCASE STELLAR EXPERTISE AT GLOBAL SPACE CONGRESS

    South Australia will showcase its leading space capabilities to a global audience this week, with a strong contingent of local …

  • Satellite Systems Engineer Nick Manser and University of Adelaide researcher Sofia McLeod pictured in the Scarlet Lab, located at Lot Fourteen.

    26 September 2025

    SmartSat CRC’s international E-SPARC Project launches at Lot Fourteen

    A small payload with the smarts to boost Australia’s sovereign capability in space-based sensing for rendezvous and proximity operations for …

  • 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 …

The SmartSat CRC team inspecting the Kanyini satellite

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