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Amazon launches first full scale launch of Project Kuiper satellites

Amazon takes on Musk’s Starlink, launching 27 satellites

Posted on April 30, 2025October 11, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Australian telcos, government, the NBN and iconsumers will benefit from Amazon’s long-awaited launch of its first Project Kuiper satellites.

SpaceX launches two Maxar Earth-observing satellites. Pic: Space.com

Space junk threat derails record-breaking rocket launches

Posted on February 5, 2025October 11, 2025 by Chris Griffith

A record of five rocket launches in 24-hours was scuttled due to fears about possible collisions with space objects.

Satellite

Optus collaborates with SpaceX to pioneer mobile-to-satellite texting in Australia

Posted on February 29, 2024October 11, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Optus customers will send text messages even where there is no ground based coverage.

Australia tracks ‘scary’ space junk

Posted on August 18, 2021October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Australia is playing a crucial role monitoring the increasing danger presented by space junk.

James & Adam Gilmour

Gilmour, Griffith to launch satellites

Posted on November 1, 2020October 7, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Gold Coast firm Gilmour Space and Griffith University have signed a five-year deal to locally develop and launch low earth orbit satellites.

Parkes dishes up Apollo 11 magic

Posted on July 18, 2019October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

A big weekend of celebrations are planned for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moonwalk.

NASA lacks tech to colonise Mars

Posted on August 2, 2018October 7, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Colonising Mars could take much longer than previously thought.

Mission to Mars takes first steps

Posted on November 10, 2016October 7, 2025 by Chris Griffith

I interview Jason Crusan, director of advanced exploration systems at NASA, who is in charge of planning its Mars mission.

Artificial intelligence, VR and AR aid space ventures to Mars and beyond

Posted on November 4, 2016October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality will play a huge role as humankind heads to Mars and beyond.

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