SmartSat CRC stories

Charlotte, a new robot by Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt, can build eco-friendly homes on Earth and the Moon up to 5,000 times faster than traditional methods.

An Australian consortium will build and operate a Low Earth Orbit satellite by 2028 to enhance national space connectivity and domain awareness.

Australia's first state-funded satellite, Kanyini, has successfully captured initial images from space, marking a significant milestone for the nation's space mission.

The New Zealand Space Agency and SmartSat CRC unveil four new space research projects to boost environmental and agricultural management across both nations.

SmartSat CRC and the Hellenic Space Centre have signed a deal to enhance cooperation in space science and technology between Australia and Greece.

South Australia's Kanyini satellite has successfully launched via SpaceX's Transporter-11 mission, marking a groundbreaking achievement for the state's space sector.

Australia and New Zealand are set to launch four joint space research projects aimed at tackling environmental challenges, commencing August 2024.

Australian scientists have developed AI-equipped cube satellites that can detect bushfires 500 times faster than traditional methods, promising quicker response and potentially saving lives and properties.

Monash University and SmartSat have appointed ex-NASA leader Lt Gen Larry James to boost their space research, leveraging his extensive expertise.

Fleet Space Technologies, with SmartSat support, illustrated their satellites' capability to provide high-quality, in-orbit Push-to-Talk voice capabilities.

Australia's space research centre, SmartSat, kicks off a cutting-edge $2.3m project to advance robotic satellite technologies for in-orbit repairs and upkeep.

Australia's SmartSat and the New Zealand Space Agency unite in a landmark MoU, strategising to boost innovation, R&D, and workforce development in their local space industries.

Australia’s space research centre, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), has increased its investment in ACT to over AUD $7 million.

Australia's SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre and The Andy Thomas Space Foundation have announced a scholarship for Earth Observation.

Australia's space research centre, SmartSat, has launched a $7m project to develop autonomous spacecraft using artificial intelligence (AI).

Emeritus Professor Roy Green appointed as Non-Executive Director of SmartSat CRC, Australia’s leading space research centre. #innovation #spaceindustry.

Australia's SmartSat CRC has launched the Maya Nula research program to develop satellite Earth Observation technology for the agriculture industry.

The prototype has been developed in Australia by the Defence Science and Technology Group and industry and academic partners, following three years of research.

Two SmartSat CRC PhD students have been selected for a SmartSat-led internship program at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to kickstart their aerospace careers.

The SmartSat NSW Node and Aurora Space Startups Cluster are funding projects representing a significant portion of the Waratah Seed mission budget.