Australia
Australia joins ASAT test ban, raising like-minded countries to eight
Australia has pledged not to conduct direct-ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) missile testing, throwing its weight behind the U.S.-driven initiative launched in April to promote the peaceful and safe use of outer space.
Space surveillance telescope developed by the U.S. begins operations in Australia
The Space Surveillance Telescope, declared operational Sept. 30, will join the network of sensors used by the United States, Australia and other allies to track objects in orbit
NRO space missions mark new level of US-Australia cooperation
Two Rocket Lab launches for the National Reconnaissance Office carry classified spy satellites that the U.S. intelligence agency developed jointly with the Australian government.
Quad nations unveil satellite-based maritime monitoring initiative
Leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia have agreed to launch a satellite-based initiative to help countries in the Indo-Pacific region track illegal fishing and other suspicious maritime activities.
Consequences for nefarious activity in space
What if countries don't follow norms of behavior for space operations?
Seeking space applications for quantum computers
Quantum Brilliance, an Australian and German quantum computing startup, is eager to identify space-based applications for its technology.
Military space chiefs from 15 countries gather amid growing security concerns
The United States this week will host the third gathering of international military space chiefs in Colorado Springs.
Op-ed | Through the Legs of Giants: The next chapter in Australia’s space journey
Australia’s modern space story is only just beginning, and its progress today is a perfect example of how a nation is leveraging its resources and capabilities, making smart investments, and implementing focused strategies to grow its space ecosystem, participate in the global space economy, and enjoy the rewards it offers for life on Earth.
South Korea, Australia sign MOU on space cooperation
South Korea and Australia agreed to work together to improve capacities in space situational awareness, Earth observation, space traffic and debris management.
South Australia’s Oculus Observatory hosts passive radar to track space objects
South Australia’s Oculus Observatory, which opened Dec. 9, houses the first in a planned global network of passive radars to track objects in orbit.
