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South Australian-owned and manufactured satellite Kanyini claimed in an “Australian first” that it was successfully launched today onboard a SpaceX rocket from the US.

A powerful package of 3D mapping technology designed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has reached the International Space Station (ISS).

South Australian satellite Kanyini has completed its Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) ahead of its mid-2024 launch.

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Satellite communications provider SES launched two additional O3b mPower satellites—the third and final pair—were launched into space by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, US, last 12 November at 4:08pm local time.

GUEST OPINION: Interest and investment in commercial space satellite systems are booming. Private investors have injected more than $23.5 billion in private-sector funding into space-related companies since 2021, and tech giants like SpaceX and Amazon (Kuiper) have launched space initiatives to increase global broadband access.

Tech giant Amazon has launched its first two prototype satellite for Amazon's network called Project Kuiper, launched aboard a United Launch Alliance rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, last Friday, 6 October, at 2:06pm as part of its mission to build massive constellations of satellites to provide internet connectivity anywhere around the world—a move that would mark its rivalry with SpaceX and its Starlink system.

Satellite internet company Starlink, which is operated by Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX, is in hot water after it did not specify the end date of a “limited time offer” advertised on its website, and may possibly face a penalty of $250,000 for breaching directions, according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

Optus has announced a plan to provide mobile connectivity to practically 100% of Australia by using SpaceX's Starlink satellites.

Satellite and ground communications solutions provider SES’ SES-18 and SES-19 satellites were launched by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, US at 7:38pm local time on Friday 17 March.

When politicians indulge in grandstanding on issues over which they have no control, the normal reaction is to ignore them and treat them with derision.

Tesla and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk has assumed the same role at Twitter, after completing his US$44 billion (A$68.6 billion) takeover of the social media company.

Tesla and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk's bid for Twitter appears likely to go through by Friday US time, a deadline set for the proposal to take effect.

Low-power satellite connectivity provider Myriota has signed an agreement with aerospace company Isilaunch to launch satellite Kanyini into orbit.

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a method of using the Starlink satellite fleet as a replacement for the current GPS system.

The world's arguably richest man Elon Musk wants the US military to pay for the ongoing costs incurred by the Ukraine's use of the Starlink satellite internet service provided by his company SpaceX.

Communications and network service provider Speedcast will offer Starlink’s connectivity to its enterprise and maritime customers as part of a deal announced at The World Satellite Business Week Summit in Paris.

Australian in-space transportation and logistics startup Space Machines Company (SMC), has secured the support of SpaceX as a launch partner to carry its Optimus Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) to space as part of its April 2023 mission.

Australia-based drone planting specialist Lord of the Trees has received a investment of an undisclosed amount – presumably in the millions – from Draper Associates' ESG fund.

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s SpaceLogistics announced a launch agreement for its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) spacecraft, and the sale of its first Mission Extension Pod (MEP) with Optus.