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InSpace connects ANU space research with society’s biggest challenges to deliver positive impact. We do this by shaping and growing the Australian space ecosystem in partnership with industry, government, academia, and communities.

Space Machines Launch
05-03-2024

Space Machines launches largest Australian-built commercial spacecraft

Congratulations to Space Machines Company on launching the largest single Australian-built commercial spacecraft that will deliver transport and service capabilities in orbit. The Optimus Platform, is designed to provide servicing and protection for vital in-space infrastructure. The iLAuNCH Trailblazer and The Australian National University (ANU) enabled by ANU Institute for Space | InSpace has been a critical part of this space heritage, qualifying the Optimus transport and logistics platform for space.

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21-02-2024

ANU InSpace hosts workshop on CAP engagement with the space sector

Space is about more than astronauts, rockets, and satellites. It’s about innovation, technological advancements, and making life better for people on Earth. Last week, InSpace facilitated a workshop with researchers from the ANU College of Asia & the Pacific to explore how space overlaps with current research areas such as international development, security, climate resilience, migration, gender, pop culture, health, and so much more.

Patrick Kluth, Paul Compston, and Victoria Zinnecker
20-02-2024

Latest iLAuNCH Trailblazer project is cleared for launch

The latest iLAuNCH Trailblazer project with ANU and New Frontier Technologies will apply the design flexibility and speed of additive manufacturing technology to develop large-scale carbon composite structures for rockets.