Tag: Australian Space Agency
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Australian Nanosatellite SpIRIT Snaps Space Selfie, Sets Stage for GRB Hunt
Australia’s SpIRIT Takes a Space Selfie as it Prepares to Track Gamma-Ray Bursts In a milestone that mirrors the playful spirit of space exploration, Australia’s SpIRIT nanosatellite has taken its first so-called ‘selfie’ from orbit. The image, captured during in-orbit commissioning, marks the completion of critical testing and paves the way for the mission’s core…
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Australian nanosatellite SpIRIT snaps first selfie in space before gamma-ray burst hunt
SpIRIT makes its space selfie a milestone for Australian space tech Australia’s Space Industry Responsive Intelligent Thermal nanosatellite, or SpIRIT, has achieved a milestone—its first “selfie” in orbit. This moment marks the completion of commissioning and the transition from hardware testing to scientific operations, a crucial step for a mission designed to showcase Australian spacecraft…
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SpIRIT Nanosatellite Selfie in Space and Gamma-Ray Burst Mission
Australia’s SpIRIT Nanosatellite Takes a Milestone Selfie in Orbit The Australian Space Agency’s first funded space telescope, SpIRIT (Space Industry Responsive Intelligent Thermal nanosatellite), has delivered a celebratory milestone: its first in-space selfie. Launched in December 2023 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, SpIRIT has completed commissioning and is poised to begin its core science mission,…
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ESA inaugurates deep space antenna in Australia
ESA inaugurates a new milestone in space communications with New Norcia 3 In a ceremony on 4 October, the European Space Agency (ESA) officially inaugurated the New Norcia 3 deep space antenna in Western Australia, marking a significant step in meeting Europe’s growing demand for high-volume data from space missions. Located in New Norcia, about…
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QUT to keep Australia’s first lunar rover on track
QUT leads a practical test bed for Roo-ver’s Moon journey Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is advancing Australia’s Moon ambitions with a dedicated team working on Roo-ver, the nation’s first lunar rover. Central to this effort is Yandiwanba, a Yugara word meaning ‘to go from the ground to a higher place.’ Developed by a large…
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QUT Keeps Roo-ver on Track as Australia’s First Lunar Rover
A ground-breaking test bed for lunar exploration Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is advancing robotics and autonomous navigation to ensure Australia’s first lunar rover stays on course. At the heart of the effort is Yandiwanba, a Yugara word meaning “to go from the ground to a higher place,” which names a large, purpose-built test bed…
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QUT Keeps Roo-ver on Track for Australia’s First Lunar Rover
QUT Drives Roo-ver: Australia’s Groundbreaking Lunar Rover Navigation Project Australia’s space ambitions received a major push as QUT researchers take the lead in developing navigation systems for Roo-ver, the country’s first lunar rover. Part of the Australian consortium ELO2, QUT will focus on positioning and navigation that enable a semi-autonomous rover to explore the Moon’s…
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QUT Roo-ver to Keep Australia’s First Lunar Rover on Track
QUT Roo-ver to Keep Australia’s First Lunar Rover on Track Australia is advancing its presence in space with a focused push on navigation for Roo-ver, the country’s first lunar rover. Led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers as part of the ELO2 consortium, the project aims to ensure Roo-ver can safely traverse the Moon’s…
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QUT Leads Roo-ver Navigation for Australia’s Lunar Rover
Australia’s First Lunar Rover Gains a Guided Path Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers are steering the navigation systems that will guide Roo-ver, Australia’s ambitious lunar rover, as it travels across the Moon’s surface later this decade. As part of the Australian consortium ELO2, QUT experts in robotics and planetary science are developing robust positioning…
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Space research could help Australia manage bushfires and floods, says Australia’s first female astronaut
Australia’s first female astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, is championing the idea that studying space isn’t just about rockets and stars — it’s a practical tool for managing Earthly risks. In her early months with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and as the Australian Space Agency’s director of space technology, Bennell-Pegg argues that space initiatives should…