Stunning New Radio Image of the Milky Way, never seen before
Astronomers from the International Centre of Radio Astronomy Research have created the largest low-frequency radio colour image of the Milky Way ever assembled.
Trekzone The Journal
The Journal
Since 2003 Trekzone has been home to many iterations, including purely a Star Trek reference site, then our Star Trek fan film series in the 2010’s. But now, in the 2020’s the newly named Journal will present the latest science and space news.
Multi-Resolution Mapping Revolution In Space
From the suburbs of Brisbane to the International Space Station, an innovative Australian device embarks on a journey to transform how we understand space environments.
Australia unveils first mobile Mission Operations Centre for nationwide launch support
A state-of-the-art mobile Mission Operations Centre (MOC) has been unveiled today at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney, marking a new era in how Australia will support space missions and engage communities across the nation.
TeraNet Set To Revolutionise Space Communications
The first operational optical ground station network in the Southern Hemisphere, TeraNet, links Australia to the stars.
Varda Space Industries Is Excited To Return 20 More Capsules To South Australia
Following the success of the first pair of W capsule returns to South Australia, Varda Space Industries has announced twenty more will be heading our way in the next three years...
Optimus Viper Aims To Be The First Responder For Satellite Protection
Optimus Viper will be a rapid-response spacecraft variant specifically designed to provide immediate, high-fidelity intelligence and protection for critical space assets.
Starbound Space Solutions Aims To Revolutionise Document Processing
The biggest bottle neck in any company is documentation. One startup, exhibiting at #IAC2025 aims to clear the logjam by using AI.
A Few Weeks On From Test Flight One…
Direct from #iac2025
Where Did All The Antimatter Go?
A difference in the behaviour of matter and antimatter has been seen for the first time in the subatomic particles that make up most of the observable Universe, and it might help explain why there is more matter than antimatter in the Universe.
Ancient ‘Dolphin’ Fins Could Help Shush Ships For Their Modern-Day Counterparts
Ichthyosaurs had a specialised serrated fin for sneaking up on prey in dimly lit parts of the ocean, new fossil evidence suggests.
Telescope Images Show Planets Beginning To Form Around Baby Star
The earliest formation of planets around a star has been captured by our long-range telescopes, according to international researchers.
Findings Show The Northern Territory’s Vital Water Source Is Drying
A critical water source for vast areas of the Northern Territory is drying at an accelerating rate, according to new findings, with losses clearly visible from space.
Wastewater Contaminants Boost Green Hydrogen Production
Research led by RMIT University has developed an experimental invention to turn wastewater's high contaminant load into an advantage for making green hydrogen that could reduce reliance on fresh water – a scarce resource in many parts of the world.
Lunar Soil Could Support Life On The Moon
Chinese scientists have found a way to create water, oxygen, and fuel using moon dust, astronaut's breath, and sunlight.
Interference To Astronomy The Unintended Consequence Of Faster Internet
Curtin University researchers have undertaken the world's biggest survey of low frequency satellite radio emissions, finding Starlink satellites are significantly interfering with radio astronomy observations, potentially impacting discovery and research.
Quantum Clocks Guarantee Precise Navigation
Optical quantum clocks developed at the University of Adelaide have been proven to out-perfom GPS navigation systems by many orders of magnitude.
A New Plan For Australia To Remain An Astronomy World-Leader
Australian scientists are on the verge of answering humanity's biggest questions about our cosmic origins and whether we're alone in the universe.
The DWARF3 – An Innovative Way To Get Into Astrophotography
We're spending another week on air here at the Kestrel Nest EcoHut, and please pardon the interruption to the science and space news for a day ... but we have an incredible product to show off.
The ‘Cosmic Clocks’ Preparing SKAO For Early Science
In more SKA news, Observations of pulsars – rapidly spinning dead stars – are helping the SKA Observatory to prepare for early science operations. The Observatory has released one of these observations made with an early version of the SKA-Low telescope, as scientists work to fine-tune the sensitivity of the growing array
Prof. Jessica Dempsey To Be NextSKA Observatory Director-General
The SKA Observatory has announced Professor Jessica Dempsey will be its next Director-General, taking up the post in June 2026 for a five-year term.v
IAC 2025 Sets New Record with Over 3,000 Early Bird Registrations!
The International Astronautical Federation announced in July a new milestone in its history: the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025), set to take place in Sydney, from the 29th of September to the 3rd of October 2025, has already received over 3,000 Early Bird registrations -- surpassing the previous record held by IAC 2024 in Milan.
Payloads Lose Communications With Kanyini
Australia in Space reported earlier in July an exclusive with the Kanyini mission team. They noted that recently, the South Australian cubesat has encountered an unexpected technical anomaly during its operation, which will affect some of the planned research objectives.
Kestrel Nest EcoHut Named Australia’s First Dark Sky Accomodation
Kestrel Nest Ecohut in southern New South Wales has become the first accomodation in Australia to be internationally recognised as "dark-sky" accommodation, sparking hopes of a new tourism boom.
Australian Data Experts To Support World’s Largest Sky Survey
Australian Astronomical Optics at Macquarie University and the Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing at Swinburne University of Technology have partnered to process a cosmic data deluge from Chile's new Rubin Observatory, supporting the world's largest sky survey capturing 20 terabytes nightly.
REACTION: Gilmour Marks A Milestone As Eris-1 Flies
Gilmour Space Technologies has completed the maiden test launch of Australia’s first locally designed and built orbital rocket — and while it didn’t make it very far, it did achieve...
Sydney Rocketry Students Crowned World Champions
The University of Sydney Rocketry Team was announced as the winner of the 2025 International Rocket Engineering Competition back in June, taking out first place with their latest rocket, Pardalote.
Gilmour’s Test Flight 1 Is A Success… For 14 Seconds
Gilmour Space Technologies has completed the maiden test launch of Australia's first locally designed and built orbital rocket -- and while it didn't make it very far, it did achieve several mission targets.
Australian Science Makes Astronomical Leap Thanks To New Global Telescope
A powerful new telescope expected to unlock deep mysteries of the cosmos and our place within it, has released its first images.
Space Conditions Can Cause Gum Inflammation And Bone Loss, According To Mouse Study
As space travel becomes a real possibility for longer missions, including journeys to Mars, scientists are looking more closely at how space conditions affect health. A new study in mice has found living in zero gravity can lead to periodontitis, a common and serious condition where the gums become inflamed and the bone that supports teeth starts to break down, eventually leading to tooth loss.
From Asteroid Mining To Space Rustling – What Do We Do When An Asteroid Threatens Earth?
A new Swinburne research paper delves into the ethical, legal and social issues involved in asteroid mining and planetary defence. It highlights the need for a framework or governing body to be established to protect civilisation.
Lunar Dust Less Toxic Than City Pollution
As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the moon for the first time in over 50 years, new research from the University of Technology, Sydney has found that lunar dust is less harmful to human lung cells than previously feared, and significantly less toxic than common Earth-based air pollution.
Infrared Innovation Heats Up, Creating Cheap Robust Spectrometers
A new filter for infrared light could see scanning and screening technology tumble in price and size. Built on nanotechnology, the new heat-tunable filter promises hand-held, robust technology to replace current desktop infrared spectroscopy setups that are bulky, heavy and cost from $10,000 up to more than $100,000.