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InSpace grows ANU space capacity to solve society’s biggest challenges and deliver positive impact. We do this by shaping and advancing the Australian space ecosystem in partnership with industry, government, academia, and communities.

Ulrike Proske joins the ANU Institute for Space | InSpace team
24 Apr 2026

Ulrike Proske joins the ANU Institute for Space | InSpace team

Ulrike Proske joins the ANU Institute for Space | InSpace team.

Orion touches down back on earth
11 Apr 2026

Orion touches down back on earth

What a phenomenal ten days it has been following Artemis II's journey, with the crew travelling further than any human has ever travelled, just incredible.

We're received video from Artemis II via optical communications!
06 Apr 2026

We're received video from Artemis II via optical communications!

The optical communications system on Artemis II is performing exceptionally well and proving its utility with over 100Gb of data downlinked so far including high resolution imagery and video! NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration - is now looking to increase the data rate to 100Mbps to allow as much data as possible to be relayed back during the mission. This system highlights the benefit of optical communications for future missions to the moon and beyond as operations become more complex.