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Robert Dougherty

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Campaign launched to send Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Peg...

20 February 2026• Hits: 109
A public and industry-led campaign has been launched to implore the Australian government to partner with the European S... Read More

Industry

Former Australian ambassador Arthur Sinodinos appointed as board chair...

11 February 2026• Hits: 113
Former Australian ambassador to the United States, Arthur Sinodinos, has been appointed chairman of the board for Austra... Read More

Satellites

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

11 February 2026• Hits: 109
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: 110
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: 137
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: 120
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

Korean Air, Hyundai Rotem launch joint initiative for reusable methane...

10 December 2025• Hits: 212
Korean Air and Hyundai Rotem have launched a joint initiative to develop a reusable 35-tonne-class methane rocket engine... Read More

Industry

Northrop Grumman, IHI Aerospace to collaborate on space, security prop...

09 December 2025• Hits: 219
American defence prime Northrop Grumman and Japanese advanced propulsion systems manufacturer IHI Aerospace have announc... Read More

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Orbit2Orbit moves ahead with 2 scheduled Pathfinder missions for 2026

08 December 2025• Hits: 255
Gold Coast-headquartered space company Orbit2Orbit has confirmed that two Pathfinder missions scheduled for 2026 have no... Read More

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