SmartSat CRC

Huge congratulations to SmartSat CRC PhD student Vinicius Guedes G. de Oliveira on making it to the finals of Cooperative Research Australia's Early Career Researchers competition! 👏🎓 The Early Career Researchers Competition is held annually as part of the CRA's Collaborate Innovate Conference, celebrating research and challenging early career researchers to enhance their communication skills, get feedback from their peers and practice presenting their research to a broad audience. While not the walking away with the top prize, Vinicius provided an attention-grabbing presentation on his work into space law and assessing the security of Australia’s space infrastructure. You can find out more about Vinicius' research here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/geZXxRWe Well done, Vinicius! 🙌 #CI2024 #research #innovation #ecr #earlycareerresearchers #PhD #StudentAchievement

SmartSat is excited to be showcasing the innovative technology being developed across our research portfolio at the 17th #Ausspaceforum. SmartSat Chief Executive Officer Prof Andy Koronios was pleased to have the opportunity to meet with Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science, Hon Judith Collins KC MP NZ Minister for Space, Enrico Palermo, Head of Australian Space Agency and Iain Cosser, Head of NZ Space Agency at our stand today following the announcement of funding opportunities under the Australia New Zealand Collaborative Space Program. This program will build on our nations’ strong strategic relationship by partnering in Trans-Tasman research initiatives that unlock information about the environment, Earth systems, and climate through the observation of Earth from space. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/g2HuFTTa MBIE Science and Innovation #ausspaceforum #earthobservation #transtasman

📢 SmartSat CRC announced today the first four new jointly funded space research projects and opened further funding opportunities in partnership with New Zealand’s MBIE Science and Innovation. The four initial research projects, commencing in August 2024, include research into monitoring methane emissions, enhancing real-time monitoring of greenhouse gases, managing free space optical communication nodes across Australia and New Zealand, improving the tracking of space objects, and developing a joint AUS-NZ concept for maritime domain awareness. Under this collaboration, SmartSat and MBIE are also calling for submissions for funding opportunities for further research activities, inviting proposals for collaborative six-month feasibility studies with up to AUD $100,000 for Australia-based research activities, or up to NZD $100,000 for New Zealand-based research activities. 📝 Find our more or apply now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gQQvGfmA #Collaboration #AuSpace #NZSpace #RND #ApplyNow

📢 Applications are now OPEN for the new NSW Space Program, seeking projects that will foster the creation and commercialisation of space-related technologies and innovations in NSW. The NSW Space Program, hosted in collaboration by Investment NSW and SmartSat CRC, offers businesses $500,000 worth of grant funding to advance the NSW and Australian space ecosystem through strategic partnerships and collaborations, and to drive the commercialisation of globally in demand capability that delivers significant social, economic, and environmental benefit to the people of NSW. Applications close 12 noon (AEST) on Friday, 30 August 2024, so get in quick!⏰ For more information or to apply, visit 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gbNp49ac or read the full media release here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g-hSU9F4 #AuSpace #NSW #SpaceIndustry #ProjectCall #RND

Kanyini will help South Australian farmers and environment managers through the SA Ecomaps project! 🌏🛰️ This collaborative project between SmartSat CRC, the Department for Environment and Water, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions and the University of Adelaide, will develop proof-of-concept capabilities to monitor biodiversity and crop health from space using hyperspectral images taken by the soon-to-be-launched Kanyini! Thanks to Imma Perfetto from Cosmos for the write up. Read more about the project now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gXwG8kRs #AuSpace #SpaceIndustry #HyperspectralImagery #SatelliteTechnology #Collaboration

Thanks to the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research (ACSER), UNSW Sydney’s CubeSatPlus 2024 conference for having SmartSat CRC Research Program Manager, Dr Andrew Barton on the Space Domain Awareness panel! 🙌🛰️ Find out more about #CubeSatPlus2024 and ASCER here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dMdcTemX #AuSpace #SpaceDomainAwareness #SpaceIndustry #CubeSat

Did you spot this article on our bright young stars in the The Advertiser today? ✨ The article features Myriota Space and Mission Engineer Andrew Meldrum, Inovor Technologies Software Engineer Sam B., and SmartSat CRC/Nova Systems Australia and New Zealand Systems Engineer Nadia Sarunic, all of whom have studied and kicked of their space careers in South Australia. Find out more about how the Kanyini Mission is strengthening Australia's small-satellite supply chain and paving the way for more future space leaders! 🔗https://lnkd.in/gspfeA7 #AuSpace #Kanyini #TheTiser #SpaceLeaders #SatelliteEngineer #SpaceIndustry South Australian Space Industry Centre

"I am very proud that something I’m so passionate about is good enough to receive recognition" 🏆🛰️ SmartSat CRC PhD Student Franke Agenbag has been awarded the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)'s Innovation and Intrapreneurship in Government: Women in Innovation Award for her pioneering liquid lens imaging system. The device, which incorporates a liquid lens, a mechanical arm, and a dual-surfaced mirror that can be manually controlled to capture an array of perspectives of the satellite and its surroundings, will be utilised on the upcoming Buccaneer Main Mission project. Franke's SmartSat project seeks to develop automated method of detecting, characterising, and responding to radiation events in space. You can find out more about this project here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gyrJp6hR #AuSpace #PhDStudent #Award #WomenInSTEM #Defence

🛰️ Want to know more about the remarkable journey of South Australia's first owned and developed space satellite, Kanyini? Check out the video below to discover how Kanyini is set to revolutionise South Australia's space capabilities and unlock new opportunities for environmental monitoring and protection. Thanks to the incredible teams from SmartSat CRC, the South Australian Space Industry Centre, Inovor Technologies, and Myriota on making this historic mission a reality! Watch the video now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gspQcJda #AuSpace #Kanyini #SpaceIndustry #Collaboration #SatelliteTechnology

Ever wondered what it's like to intern at one of the world's leading Earth Observation labs? 🤔 SmartSat CRC PhD student Nermine Hendy recently returned from a three-month internship at the European Space Agency - ESA's Φ-lab with a renewed enthusiasm for her research. Read about Nermine's experience working alongside internationally renowned researchers at the world's leading research centres 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gMpMJ7P6 #SpaceIndustry #ESA #InternationalCollaboration #Internship #PhD #Research #EarthObservation