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Metal additive manufacturing for satellites set to quadruple by 2033, AM Research finds
The market for metal additive manufacturing (AM) in satellite production is expected to grow more than fourfold by 2033, according to a new report released by Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research), a US-based market intelligence firm specialising in 3D printing technologies.
South Australia’s manufacturing sector thrives with $25M satellite investment
The Australian Government has announced a $25 million investment under the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) to boost South Australia’s satellite manufacturing capabilities, targeting improved connectivity for some of Australia’s most remote regions.
South Australian satellite Kanyini launched on SpaceX rocket
The South Australian-owned and manufactured satellite Kanyini has been launched onboard a SpaceX rocket from the United States.
Macquarie University delivers space-ready thermal camera for Gilmour Space mission
Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO) at Macquarie University has delivered its Malya thermal camera system to Queensland-based Gilmour Space Technologies.
South Australian satellite Kanyini passes key environmental stress screening
The Kanyini satellite, a pioneering project hailing from South Australia, has concluded its Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) testing, marking a crucial step forward ahead of its anticipated launch in mid-2024.
Frond Space partners with Gilmour Space for satellite deorbiting solution
New Zealand-based Frond Space Systems and Gilmour Space Technologies have joined forces to advance space sustainability through the provision of a cutting-edge dragsail system for Gilmour Space's upcoming satellite mission.
Fleet Space’s Centauri satellite sets record as world’s smallest voice-enabled satellite
Fleet Space Technologies, a pioneering force in Australian space exploration, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with its Centauri satellite becoming the smallest voice-capable satellite on Earth.
Advanced Navigation powers Australia’s largest private satellite
Space Machines Company, an Australian enterprise specialising in orbital logistics and services, is set to launch their first orbital service vehicle (OSV), Optimus, powered by Boreas X90, a Digital Fibre-Optic Gyroscope (DFOG) Inertial Navigation System (INS) developed by Advanced Navigation.
Australian engineers to develop robots for in-orbit space maintenance
Engineers from the University of Sydney have spearheaded a new project to develop robotic technologies for the in-orbit maintenance of vital space infrastructure.
Skykraft delivers first space-based VHF communication for air traffic control
Australian space-services company Skykraft has executed a world-first testing of space-based VHF voice communications as part of its development of satellites to provide space-based aviation communications and surveillance services.
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