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