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New phase of Australia-India space collaboration

NEWS • Partnerships

21 November 2024

Our two nations have signed an agreement to support cooperation on a history-making astronaut mission

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Students dazzle with space solutions

NEWS • Inspire

20 November 2024

The Kids in Space program culminated with a national final at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.

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Katherine Bennell-Pegg with school student in Northern Territory

Aussie astronaut’s Top End tour

NEWS • Inspire

15 November 2024

Katherine Bennell-Pegg inspires next generation with a series of visits across the Northern Territory.

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Planting seeds in space

NEWS • Industry growth

11 November 2024

Lunaria One's Agency-funded mission is scheduled for take off in 2025, aiming to grow plants in space and help address sustainability challenges on Earth.

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First Australian commercial orbital launch permit issued

NEWS • Conducting space activities

4 November 2024

Gilmour Space Technologies is authorised to launch its Eris 1 orbital rocket from Bowen in Queensland

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Kids in Space program: Conquering space challenges from classrooms

NEWS • Inspire

2 November 2024

Students from ten schools around the country will head to the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide later this month after reaching the final round of the program.

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