A challenging strategic environment has the Australian Defence Force looking to “new frontiers”.

Gilmour Space said Nov. 5 it received a license from the Australian Space Agency for the first launch of its Eris rocket. Credit: Gilmour Space/Zaid Dillon WASHINGTON — Australian launch vehicle ...

Australia is poised to be the next country to take the giant leap into orbit. Aussie-based company Gilmour Space received the country's first orbital launch license this week, as it prepares for the ...

Australia’s SpIRIT nanosatellite has successfully completed the initial phase of its mission, marking a milestone achievement for Australia’s place and reputation in the global space industry. Led by ...

Pegg, Australia's first qualified astronaut, received the nation's highest civilian honor on the night of January 25, 2026, when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented her with the 2026 Australian ...

The countdown is on to a milestone moment in Australian space and manufacturing history, with Gilmour Space set to launch its first Eris rocket into space on Thursday morning. The launch, if ...

Shelli Brunswick is CEO & Founder of SB Global LLC and an international keynote speaker on tech used for the betterment of humanity. In 1969, Australia etched its name into the history of space ...

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Tristan Moss receives funding from the Australian Research Council. He is affiliated with Australasian Centre for Space Governance, which co-funded the survey with the Space Industry Association of ...