Ancient grains of dust from space can be found on Earth − and provide clues about the life cycle of stars
Most presolar grains were destroyed in the formation of the universe. But some survived on meteorites.
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Pilots sleeping in the cockpit could improve airline safety
Pilots are often overtired, making them prone to errors. Some countries let them sleep on the job – under strict rules. Pilots love the idea, but consumers are wary, for now.
A cosmic ‘speed camera’ just revealed the staggering speed of neutron star jets in a world first
Powerful jets are launched from the most massive objects in our universe, but we don’t fully understand how. This measurement gets us a step closer to solving the mystery.
From GPS to weather forecasts: the hidden ways Australia relies on foreign satellites
Australia relies on satellites it doesn’t own – which creates a risky situation.
From tourism to terrorists, fast‑moving space industries create new ethical challenges
Space terrorism and testing of space tourists are theoretical problems today. But let’s have conversations right now to make sure they don’t become real problems in the future.
Australia has long valued an outer space shared by all. Mining profits could change this
Australia is a member of the 1979 Moon Treaty, which sets rules for resource extraction from outer space. Now that the Trump administration is eyeing moon mining, will Australian companies join in?
Yes, it’s rocket science: Australia needs eyes in space to monitor our tinderbox landscape
Australia’s bushfire response relies on foreign satellites, which are not designed to assess our highly flammable eucalypt-clad landscapes.
NASA’s head warned that China may try to claim the Moon – two space scholars explain why that’s unlikely to happen
A comment by Bill Nelson, the NASA administrator, sparked a strong public response from the Chinese government. But due to legal and practical reasons, no country could take over the Moon anytime soon.
Budget 2018: space agency details still scant ‑ but GPS and satellite imagery funded
$41M over four years is about the minimum viable amount to start towards important goals for an Australian space agency.
NASA to launch 3 rockets from Northern Territory in boost for Australian space efforts
Australia may soon have three commercial space launch facilities
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