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Robert Dougherty

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Satellites

New space roles to mitigate cyber risk, promote secure satellite commu...

11 February 2026• Hits: 80
Newly opened Defence space operations roles will seek to mitigate cyber risk and promote secure satellite communications... Read More

Research

University of Trento reveals existence of empty lava tube on Venus

10 February 2026• Hits: 81
Italy’s University of Trento has confirmed the existence of an empty lava tube beneath the surface of Venus. ... Read More

Industry

Musk announces crucial ‘Mars to moon’ pivot for SpaceX plans

10 February 2026• Hits: 105
SpaceX founder and American businessman Elon Musk has announced a crucial pivot towards “building a self-growing city ... Read More

Industry

Australia announces direct-entry recruitment for space operations pers...

09 February 2026• Hits: 92
The Australian government has announced a new avenue for personnel to apply for a job in Defence’s new frontier of spa... Read More

Launch

Sunburnt Space confirms March window for sub-orbital rocket launches

09 February 2026• Hits: 127
Australian launch start-up Sunburnt Space has officially confirmed its March 2026 launch window during a live announceme... Read More

Satellites

Orbit2Orbit signs MOU with Sunburnt Space, Stratoship

19 January 2026• Hits: 157
Gold Coast-headquartered space company Orbit2Orbit has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Sunbu... Read More

Manufacturing

Leonardo, Telespazio, Intuitive Machines sign lunar exploration infras...

15 December 2025• Hits: 181
Leonardo, Telespazio, and Intuitive Machines have signed a strategic co-operation agreement to develop interoperable inf... Read More

Manufacturing

Muon Space announces contract to enhance missile warning, low-Earth or...

10 December 2025• Hits: 190
End-to-end space system provider Muon Space has announced the award of a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research... Read More

Satellites

Canadian government to invest $47m for Earth observation data

10 December 2025• Hits: 185
The Canadian government has announced it will invest $47 million to secure access to essential Canadian Earth observatio... Read More

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