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Defence & Space Industry | Featured Stories | Security | Technology | October 13, 2025

Axiom Space Selects Emiliano Ventura as Company’s First-Ever Project Astronaut

At the 2025 International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, Axiom Space announced Emiliano Ventura as its ﬁrst-ever “Project Astronaut.” Emiliano, a…

Defence & Space Industry

Virginia Showcases Defence Innovation at Indo-Pacific 2025 Maritime Expo

Virginia’s world-class defence industry is taking centre stage at the Indo-Pacific 2025 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney, highlighting the Commonwealth’s…

Aeronautics & Aircraft

Aeronautics & Aircraft | Featured Stories | Space Exploration | Technology | October 10, 2025

Rocket test proves bacteria survive space launch and re-entry unharmed

A world-first study has proven microbes essential for human health can survive the extreme forces of space launch. Space agencies…

Aeronautics & Aircraft

Aeronautics & Aircraft | Featured Stories | Space Exploration | Technology | October 10, 2025

Rocket test proves bacteria survive space launch and re-entry unharmed

A world-first study has proven microbes essential for human health can survive the extreme forces of space launch. Space agencies…

Aeronautics & Aircraft

Cassini proves complex chemistry in Enceladus ocean

Scientists digging through data collected by the Cassini spacecraft have found new complex organic molecules spewing from Saturn’s moon Enceladus.…

Aeronautics & Aircraft

Aeronautics & Aircraft | Featured Stories | Space Exploration | Technology | September 30, 2025

ESA Launches PULSE: A New Framework for Mission Management

The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially announced Pulse, an initiative developed under the ESA Operations Directorate to enhance operation…

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Communication

Communication | Defence & Space Industry | Featured Stories | Technology | October 2, 2025

TeraNet Marks a New Era in Space Communications for Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) has announced the successful completion of TeraNet, the first operational optical ground station network…

Communication

Australia and Japan team up to fast-track laser satellite communications

A new partnership between the University of South Australia (UniSA), Adelaide space start-up RapidBeam, and Japanese space technology company Warpspace…

Communication

Communication | Defence & Space Industry | Featured Stories | Information Systems | September 23, 2025

ESA to expand relations with Australia in lead up to inauguration of the new ESA ground station in New Norcia, Western Australia

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Australian Space Agency are set to deepen their longstanding partnership, with new initiatives…

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Military Technology

Defence & Space Industry

Defence & Space Industry | Featured Stories | Military Technology | Technology | September 23, 2025

Indo Pacific 2025 – Australia’s International Defence and Commercial Maritime Exposition

We speak with Justin Giddings, Chief Executive Officer of the AMDA Foundation in the lead up to Indo Pacific 2025,…

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From Spiders to the Moon: Crest Robotics’ Bold Vision for Sustainable Space Construction

From Spiders to the Moon: Crest Robotics’ Bold Vision for Sustainable Space Construction Chris Cubbage, Editor At last week’s New…

Defence & Space Industry

Defence & Space Industry | Featured Stories | Military Technology | Security | July 31, 2025

First test in Australia of advanced strike missile being co-developed with United States

The Albanese Government is seeking to boost the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) long-range strike capability with the test firing of…

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Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 Opens

Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, officially commences today following an opening ceremony on board HMAS Adelaide. Chief…

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Defence & Space Industry

Defence & Space Industry | Featured Stories | Security | Technology | October 13, 2025

Axiom Space Selects Emiliano Ventura as Company’s First-Ever Project Astronaut

At the 2025 International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, Axiom Space announced Emiliano Ventura as its ﬁrst-ever “Project Astronaut.” Emiliano, a…

Defence & Space Industry

Virginia Showcases Defence Innovation at Indo-Pacific 2025 Maritime Expo

Virginia’s world-class defence industry is taking centre stage at the Indo-Pacific 2025 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney, highlighting the Commonwealth’s…

Defence & Space Industry