Launch site flagged for Australian electronic warfare satellites
Electronic warfare company DEWC Systems will look to use a planned launch facility in South Australia for the deployment of its defence satellite constellation.
How SpaceX lowered costs and reduced barriers to space
On March 2, SpaceX plans to launch its first test of an unmanned Dragon vehicle which is designed to carry humans into low Earth orbit and to the International Space Station. If the test is successful, later this year, SpaceX plans to launch American astronauts from United States soil for the first time since 2011.
EOS in $450 million contract with the UAE
Space and defence industry contractor, Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) has won a contract worth $450 million to supply remotely operated weapons systems to the UAE Navy. The announcement, made at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, reflects the exercise of options in a previously announced deal. EOS Group CEO, Ben Greene said:…
Australian Space Agency boss signals astronomical plans for industry
The Head of the Australian Space Agency has outlined her vision for the Australian space industry during a talk at the University of South Australia.
Gilmour Space unveils ‘One Vision’ rocket
Queensland’s Gilmour Space Technologies has unveiled its latest rocket and named it ‘One Vision’. The nine-metre tall rocket, which will be launched later this month from a private property in far north Queensland, will be carrying payloads from universities in Singapore and Australia. CEO Adam Gilmour said: “One Vision is a scaled version of our…
Australian company gets $19 m series B backing, looks to commercially launch rockets in 2020
Gilmour Space Technologies has raised $19 m from companies including Main Sequence Ventures (which manages CSIRO’s Innovation Fund), Blackbird Ventures and the US-based 500 Start-ups. The company is aiming to address a bottleneck in launches for the booming nano-satellite market, catered to by about a half-dozen operators globally.