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IAC2017

Sunday, June 26

Italian space company intent on building satellites in South Australia

The largest privately-owned space company in Italy has signed on to manufacture small satellites in Adelaide.

The economic reasons why Australia needs a stronger space industry

A stronger space industry would benefit Australia’s economy, generating more exports and creating more job opportunities. Australia is well placed to expand its industry, particularly with the announcement of a new national space agency

The Myriota executive team (from left) Co-founder & CEO Dr Alex Grant, Business Development Executive Tom Rayner, Commercial Operations Executive Mark Seaton and Co-founder and CTO Dr David Haley.

Battlefield black boxes track soldiers via satellite

A matchbox-sized sensor is being developed to track the movement and performance of soldiers on the battlefield.

Space app to help protect against bushfires

A mobile app to help warn and protect communities from bushfires is being developed with a little help from NASA.

Space junk-eating rocket on track for September demonstration

South Australian super rocket key to deep space travel.

Elon Musk one of many space experts to attend International Astronuatical Congress in Adelaide

South Australia to highlight its space history, space industry and its amazing view of Milky Way at IAC2017