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Gilmour Space Technologies and Griffith University partner on Australian-made satellite project
A Gold Coast-based rocket manufacturer has partnered with Griffith University with the aim of launching a new class of Australian-made satellite into orbit by early 2023.
Key points:
- A rocket company and a university have announced a plan to design and build Australia’s largest satellite
- Demand for better tertiary education programs for students seeking employment in space-related industries is growing
- A developer of technology used in NASA’s Mars missions says Australia has to play a role in the exploration of space
The five-year agreement will see Gilmour Space Technologies and Griffith researchers develop and build a 100-kilogram prototype that will orbit 500 kilometres above Earth.
Chief executive Adam Gilmour said the satellite would act…
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