Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence annual report
Resilience Mission
As bushfires grow more frequent and complex, the need for integrated, science-driven solutions has never been greater. This year’s report showcases how the Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence, through partnerships across government, emergency services, research, and industry, is demonstrating and developing the technologies that will underpin a more intelligent and connected fire management system for Australia.
Should we colonise space?
Space Sector News
The Conversation recently asked five experts should humans colonise space?
iLAuNCH Trailblazer colleagues and collaborators to celebrate at IAC luncheon
Space Sector News
iLAuNCH Trailblazer colleagues and collaborators to celebrate at IAC luncheon.
NSQN's inaugural booth at IAC Sydney 2025
Space Sector News
NSQN's inaugural booth at IAC Sydney 2025
ACSG latest workshop on 'Securing Australia through Space'
Australian Centre for Space Governance (ACSG)
The Australian Centre for Space Governance recently held a successful workshop titled 'Securing Australia through Space' which explored the theme through various perspectives and featured international experts from academia, industry, and government.
ANU is a finalist for University of the Year!
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ANU is a finalist for University of the Year in the SpaceConnect AUS SPACE 24 Space Awards, and InSpace Director, Professor Anna Moore, is a finalist in the Executive of the Year category.
Supporting the Australian Space Diversity Alliance
We at ANU InSpace support and endorse Australian Space Diversity Alliance (ASDA) goal to achieve a thriving and innovative space community that reflects the diversity and capability of our entire nation, as a necessary and essential component of any sector.
NSTF is a trusted partner for the Kanyini mission success
The team at the National Space Test Facility is proud to have contributed to the achievement of such a critical milestone of the Kanyini satellite ahead of its launch. The NSTF is a trusted partner for the Kanyini mission success.
InSpace has a new website!
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ANU InSpace is proud to announce the launch of our new website! Check it out! inspace.anu.edu.au
InSpace celebrates International Women's Day
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Here at ANU InSpace, we're so thrilled to celebrate International Women's Day, honouring the contributions and achievements of women around the world.
Space Machines launches largest Australian-built commercial spacecraft
iLAuNCH
Congratulations to Space Machines Company on launching the largest single Australian-built commercial spacecraft that will deliver transport and service capabilities in orbit. The Optimus Platform, is designed to provide servicing and protection for vital in-space infrastructure. The iLAuNCH Trailblazer and The Australian National University (ANU) enabled by ANU Institute for Space | InSpace has been a critical part of this space heritage, qualifying the Optimus transport and logistics platform for space.
Latest iLAuNCH Trailblazer project is cleared for launch
iLAuNCH
The latest iLAuNCH Trailblazer project with ANU and New Frontier Technologies will apply the design flexibility and speed of additive manufacturing technology to develop large-scale carbon composite structures for rockets.
InSpace attends School of Space Qualification 2024
National Space Qualification Network (NSQN)
InSpace Director Professor Anna Moore and Business Development Manager Anupam Kumar Pilli were excited to be a part of the School of Space Qualification 2024, representing The Australian National University and the National Space Qualification Network (#NSQN), in Mooloolaba, QLD this week.
ANU InSpace 2023 - Our year in pictures
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It’s been a big year for ANU InSpace! We hosted and attended over two dozen meetings, events, and conferences. We networked with hundreds of people involved in the space sector from academia, industry, government, and the community. We welcomed three new Business Development Managers onto our team. We won awards and honours and continued our commitment to be leading advocates for space research.
ACSG releases report on Australian attitudes to national space activities
Australian Centre for Space Governance (ACSG)
Curious what the Australian public thinks about space? The Australian Centre for Space Governance (ACGS) answers this question in their first-of-its-kind report documenting Australian public attitudes towards space activities.
ANU Quantum Optical Ground Station launches
Australasian Optical Ground Station Network (AOGSN)
Congratulations to the ANU Optical Communications Team, led by Associate Professor Francis Bennet, on the launch of the ANU Quantum Optical Ground Station on 6 December. The ANU Quantum Optical Ground Station was opened by The Australian National University Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Brian Schmidt AC, and the ACT Chief Minister, Andrew Barr.
ANU attends WildFireSat Stakeholders Meeting at Canadian Space Agency
Resilience Mission
ANU InSpace Mission Specialist and Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence Director, Professor Marta Yebra, and ANU InSpace iLAuNCH Trailblazer Project Director, Amit Parashar, headed to Canada last week for the WildFireSat Stakeholders Meeting at the Canadian Space Agency.
ANU InSpace attends AmCham Australia Alliance Awards Gala
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Congratulations to Anna Moore for being named Highly Commended in the category of Leaders in the Space Industry. It was an honour to see Anna recognised among industry leaders in this inspiring community that drives positive change and growth.
iLAuNCH Trailblazer: First Australian National University project goes live!
iLAuNCH
Announcing the next iLAuNCH Trailblazer project: Carbon composite technology to reduce satellite mass.