The University of Melbourne and the Italian Space Agency have successfully launched the SpIRIT nanosatellite mission, supported by the Australian Space Agency. The Space Industry Responsive Intelligent Thermal nanosatellite (SpIRIT) was placed into orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket…
The Australian SpIRIT research nanosatellite is set to blast off with SpaceX’s Transporter-9 mission in November. The SpIRIT, or Space Industry Responsive Intelligent Thermal, nanosatellite has arrived in California for Australia’s first research satellite launch in 21 years. The 11.5kg…
Nova Systems Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jim McDowell will be leaving Nova to take up the appointment of Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment at the Australian Department of Defence's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). He succeeds Mr Tony…
The Curtin University node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) has teamed with Australian-owned company Nova Systems to prototype a new facility for Space Domain Awareness (SDA). The formal partnership will deliver a prototype passive array radar…
Northrop Grumman Australia has submitted its response to the AIR6500 Phase 1 Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS), Competitive Evaluation Process Stage 2 (CEP2). The company’s solution is designed to connect disparate Defence systems and platforms across all domains into…
Nova Systems will invest an initial $2 million to establish an Australian-first Test and Evaluation Centre of Excellence – a central hub supporting sovereign defence capability and cutting-edge research, digital technologies, training and ideas. The concept was announced by Nova…
The Australian-designed SpIRIT satellite, the first selected for funding by the Australias Space Agency, has been booked with launch service provider ISISPACE to blast off on the Falcon 9 Transporter 8 rocket in April 2023. The Space Industry Responsive Intelligent…
Australian Defence personnel will now have access to a new computer interface that allows for better informed and faster decision-making under Tranche 1 of JP2069 Phase 1. This phase focuses on the delivery of a new architecture that will provide networked…
The Australian federal Government will invest $23.6 million in the $71.4 million Australian Satellite Manufacturing Hub, jointly led by Electro Optic Systems (EOS) and Nova Systems. This will see manufacturing facilities built at the South Jerrabomberra Innovation Precinct outside Canberra and…
Adelaide-based Nova Systems will host its inaugural SME Summit for Australian owned and operated companies at Indo Pacific 2022 on Wednesday 11 May at 1000. The Summit will be held in The terrace Room at the nearby National Maritime Museum.…