SmartSat CRC stories
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Australia-New Zealand to launch joint space research projects
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Australia and New Zealand boost Trans-Tasman space cooperation with SmartSat's launch of four research projects, focusing on emissions monitoring, communications, and space object tracking.
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Australian AI cube satellites to revolutionise bushfire detection
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ai
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swinburne university of technology
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university of south australia
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.
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Lt Gen Larry James joins SmartSat & Monash University
Mon, 27th May 2024
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science
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engineering
Monash University and SmartSat have appointed ex-NASA leader Lt Gen Larry James to boost their space research, leveraging his extensive expertise.
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Fleet Space demonstrates satellite-enabled push-to-talk
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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spacetech
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university of south australia
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nasa
Fleet Space Technologies, with SmartSat support, illustrated their satellites' capability to provide high-quality, in-orbit Push-to-Talk voice capabilities.
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SmartSat funds $2.3m project for Australian in-orbit satellite servicing
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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university of sydney
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australian
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.
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SmartSat & NZ Space Agency unite for space exploration growth
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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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.
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SmartSat CRC invests in Canberra’s new space agenda
Mon, 25th Sep 2023
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Australia’s space research centre, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), has increased its investment in ACT to over AUD $7 million.
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New space scholarships announced for Earth observation
Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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edutech
Australia's SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre and The Andy Thomas Space Foundation have announced a scholarship for Earth Observation.
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SmartSat launches $7m strong project to develop spacecraft tech
Wed, 5th Jul 2023
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automation
Australia's space research centre, SmartSat, has launched a $7m project to develop autonomous spacecraft using artificial intelligence (AI).
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Emeritus Professor Roy Green Joins SmartSat CRC Board
Mon, 5th Jun 2023
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management
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academia
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smartsat crc
Emeritus Professor Roy Green appointed as Non-Executive Director of SmartSat CRC, Australia’s leading space research centre. #innovation #spaceindustry.
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New program to develop Aussie agriculture from space
Tue, 23rd May 2023
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research
Australia's SmartSat CRC has launched the Maya Nula research program to develop satellite Earth Observation technology for the agriculture industry.
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SmartSat unveils CHORUS prototype aiding communications
Wed, 10th May 2023
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spacetech
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australian defence force
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optical networking
The prototype has been developed in Australia by the Defence Science and Technology Group and industry and academic partners, following three years of research.
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SmartSat sends doctoral students to NASA JPL for internships
Wed, 3rd May 2023
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personal computing devices
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hardware
Two SmartSat CRC PhD students have been selected for a SmartSat-led internship program at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to kickstart their aerospace careers.
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SmartSat commits AU$1 million for space mission Waratah Seed
Wed, 5th Apr 2023
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spacetech
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nsw government
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r&d
The SmartSat NSW Node and Aurora Space Startups Cluster are funding projects representing a significant portion of the Waratah Seed mission budget.