The development of South Australia’s first state satellite has taken a giant leap toward delivering tangible data solutions, following the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR). This step marks a major milestone for the South Australian Space Services Mission satellite, Kanyini, with the project team finalizing the design of the 6U spacecraft with […]
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Gilmour Space Completes Full Duration Test Fire Of Their New Phoenix Rocket Engine
Gilmour Space Technologies has unveiled a new 3D printed liquid rocket engine that will power the third stage of the firm’s Eris rocket to orbit. The company today shared a video of a successful, 190-second, Mission Duty Cycle (or mission duration) test fire of its new, regeneratively-cooled, liquid rocket engine. (Watch the test fire via […]
Gilmour Space Wins Million$$ Contract To Build and + Launch Prototype Australian Defence Satellite
Australia’s largest space company, Gilmour Space Technologies, has been selected to develop and launch a new sovereign surveillance satellite for the Department of Defence, as part of the government’s $7 billion investment in new space capabilities. Australia’s Minister for Defence, Peter Dutton, announced the $15 million partnership with Gilmour Space, highlighting the government’s commitment to […]
Southern Launch Welcomes DLR Visitors In Prep Of Their ReFEx Rocket Launch Campaign
In preparation for their ReFEx rocket launch campaign from Australia, the DLR team are visiting spaceport partner Southern Launch. As part of their visit, the DLR team will be visiting Southern Launch’s spaceports; the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex and the Koonibba Test Range, as well as meeting with key personnel across the Australian space […]
Southern Launch Names A New GM To Fill The Launch & Test Role For The Company
Southern Launch has appointed Rob Baker to fulfill the company’s newly created General Manager — Launch & Test role. Baker brings with him 21 years of experience from the Defence Science and Technology Group. His experience and knowledge include weapons modelling and simulation, probabilistic range safety methodology and implementation, and active protection systems for armored […]
Microsoft, SES + Nokia Demo Satellite + 5G Integration For Australian Defence
As Defence organizations continue to respond to new threats and changing strategic circumstances, it’s crucial that they have access to the best possible technology for modernized military capabilities and high-performance operations. One of the biggest challenges is the ability to access and share increasingly large volumes of data from remote locations quickly and securely, and […]
Northrop Grumman Australia + IntelliDesign Partner For Sovereign Secure Comms Capability
Northrop Grumman Australia (NYSE: NOC) has entered into an agreement with Australian electronics engineering company IntelliDesign for hardware design services and contract manufacturing of Secure Communications Solution (SCS) devices. Northrop Grumman Australia’s sovereign SCS-200 capability provides simple, secure network access for deployed teams and individuals, supporting customers such as the Department of Defence and Department […]
In Australia, General Raymond Highlights The Importance Of Space + The Need For Allies
Late last month, emphasizing familiar and proven themes to an international audience, Chief of Space Operations, Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond said during a speech in Australia that effective and unfettered operation in space is the cornerstone of a nation’s security, its economic vitality and global stability. “Space has become necessary to our modern way […]
Skycraft Names A New CEO To Lead Smallsat ATM Constellation Builds
Skykraft has appointed Michael Frater as the company’s new CEO— Michael brings a wealth of experience in contracting, government and infrastructure to Skykraft’s leadership team, most recently through his work with UNSW’s Canberra City Campus and the Canberra Cyber Hub. Skykraft is currently focused on the development and deployment of a space-based Air Traffic Management (ATM) service, […]
Australian Federal Government Awards Gilmour Space A Million$$$ Grant
A $157 million bid, led by Queensland, Australia-based Gilmour Space Technologies to grow sovereign space manufacturing in Australia, has been awarded the largest Modern Manufacturing Initiative Collaboration (MMIC) grant for space by the Federal Government. Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor MP, said in a statement that the Government’s $52 million co-investment in the […]