Not just rockets and astronauts: The Australian space industry has a PR and diversity problem
The space sector needs workers from all different backgrounds and disciplines but is struggling to attract a diverse talent pool.
Gilmour Space Technologies plans Australia’s first ‘caravan’ space mission in 2024
The mission, which will be known as Caravan-1, will be carrying multiple satellites and payloads into low Earth orbits.
What’s in the South Australian budget for small business?
South Australia’s Labor government delivered its first budget this week and small businesses stand to benefit from a range of new spending commitments.
Aussie astronaut to go to space as government announces $65 million funding
The federal government announced $65 million more into the sector to get local technology ‘into space sooner’, and has told the national space agency to send an astronaut.
South Australian space startups reveal plans for international industry growth
Last week, three South Australian startups announced they are furthering their plans to support the international space industry.
Continuous improvement and zero guesswork: Three lessons in resilience from the space sector
As the world’s economy spirals downward, the space sector offers an example of how businesses can rise above pressing challenges.
Six government grants for businesses that you might not know about
Millions of dollars are available via government grants for Australian companies. Here's six you might not have heard of before.
Rocket fuel: Why historic SpaceX launch blazes a trail for Australia’s burgeoning space industry
Elon Musk's SpaceX project has created history — and the benefits for Australia's space industry could be out of this world.
South Australia’s space incubator is looking for the next Elon Musk
Australia’s first space industry incubator, the Venture Catalyst Space program, has opened applications for its third intake and is looking to help international companies.
What you gon’ do with all that junk? Why space needs a recycling station
There are more than one million bits of space junk in Earth’s orbit, including working and broken satellites and bits of old rockets.
Spacetech might be in Australia’s future, but not until we decide who can launch Down Under
Who gets to decide what can be launched into space? In Australia, it depends on regulations that are currently under review.
Former NASA astronaut joins nanosatellite startup Myriota’s board as space industry continues to commercialise
Former space shuttle commander Pamela Melroy has joined the board of Australian satellite communications company Myriota.