Andrew Dempster

Moon at sunset with sky and clouds

As space exploration and colonisation expand, off-Earth resources will create a booming market.

A cubesat in space

Did you know that for the price of a brand new large ute, you could instead send your very own small satellite to the International Space Station and out into orbit?

Mars

Off-earth mining will be crucial if the dream of building cities in space is to become a reality.

Kensington Mall with Globe sculpture

ARC funding supports UNSW academics participating in cooperative national and international facilities and partnering with business, industry and the community.

off-earth mining

Forum will bring Australia’s space community together to shape a collective vision for the nation’s space endeavours.

Mars mission

From solar sail-powered spacecraft, to laser communications, to asteroid detection systems, there is no shortage of Australian ideas and expertise to help NASA explore the Moon and Mars.

moon landing

Australia should be involved in any new mission to the Moon. We have the interest and the expertise so let's be part of the race.

moon.jpg

Australia has a well-earned reputation as a mining nation. Now we're moving towards mining 'off world', on the Moon.

Australia from space.jpg

New jobs and investment for Australia's growing space industry are promised with the backing of the new space agency. It's hoped that all states and territories will benefit from a national approach.

Professor Andrew Dempster and Dr Eamonn Glennon

The announcement that Australia will finally create its own space agency has opened the door for a long-held dream for many: a home-grown Australian astronaut.

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