Space tech meets Aussie farms: SA satellite now beaming IoT magic from orbit

South Australia’s space industry took a significant leap forward with the successful integration of Myriota’s Internet of Things (IoT) payload on the Kanyini satellite, according to an announcement released on Sunday.

Adelaide-based companies Myriota and Inovor Technologies have collaborated on Kanyini, South Australia’s first state-funded satellite, which now orbits more than 500 kilometres above Earth.

The satellite’s IoT payload captures data from ground devices, enabling remote monitoring of critical resources across Australia including water, on-farm liquids, soil moisture and other environmental indicators.

“As the provider of the Kanyini satellite bus, Inovor Technologies is proud to play a vital role in expanding Myriota’s groundbreaking IoT satellite constellation,” said Ben Adams, Chief Operating Officer of Inovor.

The technology addresses a significant challenge for Australian farmers and agricultural businesses, who previously needed to travel hundreds of kilometres to manually check water resources or asset conditions.

Myriota’s Chief Technology Officer, Dr David Haley, highlighted the economic implications of the project, saying, “Our partnership with Inovor exemplifies our commitment to building Australian capability in a collaborative way—harnessing Myriota’s cutting-edge technology to solve real-world challenges.”

During integration, the teams overcame complex technical challenges, particularly in minimising electromagnetic interference to ensure stable IoT operations.

The payload development leveraged Myriota’s advanced manufacturing facilities at Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen, where the company is also working on future systems including a next-generation communications payload for Moon to Mars missions.

Both companies emphasised that the successful collaboration demonstrates Australian capacity to deliver world-class space technology and strengthens South Australia’s position as a leader in space innovation.

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