Virgin to shoot for stars from Toowoomba
An agreement between Virgin Orbit and the owners of Wellcamp Airport in Toowoomba could transform southern Queensland into a hub for satellite launch services.
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Meteor showers triple treat for stargazers
Three meteor showers will light up the Australian night sky with the moon's phase to assist stargazers in catching a glimpse of the astronomic spectacle.
NT rocket launch bolsters space skills
NASA will launch rockets from the Northern Territory outback to study astrophysics and planetary science only observable from the southern hemisphere.
Queenslanders enter the space race
A new way to terminate rocket missions is being investigated as a Queensland aerospace company looks to enable "more launches from more places".
Boeing, CSIRO look to sky with $41m spend
Space capability, aviation sustainability and robots on the factory floor will be investigated as part of a research program between Boeing and the CSIRO.