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'Eyes in the sky' spotting a dozen sharks every day

'Eyes in the sky' spotting a dozen sharks every day

The world's largest aerial shark surveillance program is being rolled out after drones detected an average of 20 sharks a day during winter.

Aussie demand for SpaceX float overwhelms call centres

Aussie demand for SpaceX float overwhelms call centres

Aussie demand for SpaceX float overwhelms call centres

Aussie demand for SpaceX float overwhelms call centres

The lead Australian broker on the $2.5 trillion public launch of Elon Musk's SpaceX is experiencing "extremely high" call volumes as investors try to get in.

Aussies to build GPS alternative for self-driving cars

Aussies to build GPS alternative for self-driving cars

Aussies to build GPS alternative for self-driving cars

Aussies to build GPS alternative for self-driving cars

Cars, rockets and mining vehicles could drive themselves even when the global positioning system goes dark if a Sydney company succeeds in its mission.

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Aussie firms team up to send telescope, lasers to space

Aussie firms team up to send telescope, lasers to space

A low-earth orbit satellite, made in Adelaide, could launch into space as soon as 2027 as part of a bid to boost Australia's aerospace capabilities.

Space junk and carbon emissions could cut your internet

Space junk and carbon emissions could cut your internet

The number of satellites providing vital services could be cut in the coming years due to rising greenhouse gas emissions and growing space debris.

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

Australians are paying more to access the internet but thousands more households are getting access to faster download speeds.

Aussie brilliance attracts backers in race for quantum

Aussie brilliance attracts backers in race for quantum

Deep tech and semiconductor investors are bankrolling a homegrown leader in diamond-based quantum technology that could save the world time and energy.

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Evolving world water cycle threatens Australia, Pacific

Evolving world water cycle threatens Australia, Pacific

Evolving world water cycle threatens Australia, Pacific

Evolving world water cycle threatens Australia, Pacific

Floods and droughts are among the deadliest threats, scientists warn in a report calling for better preparedness as climate change alters the world water cycle.

Defence axes satellite program as threats outpace tech

Defence axes satellite program as threats outpace tech

Defence axes satellite program as threats outpace tech

Defence axes satellite program as threats outpace tech

Defence says threats have outpaced a satellite system intended for the ADF, but the opposition says cancellation of the space project 'devastates' capabilities.

Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

NSW is rolling out technology with internet functions to keep communities connected and support emergency services during natural disasters.

AI-powered satellites to search for Aussie bushfires

AI-powered satellites to search for Aussie bushfires

AI-powered satellites to search for Aussie bushfires

AI-powered satellites to search for Aussie bushfires

A satellite constellation powered by artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology will launch from next year, watching the world for small fires.

Agreement clears the way for SpaceX Aussie blast off

Agreement clears the way for SpaceX Aussie blast off

Agreement clears the way for SpaceX Aussie blast off

Agreement clears the way for SpaceX Aussie blast off

Australia will allow US companies to launch and retrieve rockets under a new agreement and reports indicate SpaceX could be among the first to test it.

Australia continues partnership in satellite program

Australia continues partnership in satellite program

Australia continues partnership in satellite program

Australia continues partnership in satellite program

Australia has pledged over $200 million towards a NASA satellite program that maps and observes the changing surface of the earth.

SpaceX launches Aussie satellite with printed solar

SpaceX launches Aussie satellite with printed solar

SpaceX launches Aussie satellite with printed solar

SpaceX launches Aussie satellite with printed solar

A huge satellite powered by flexible, printed solar cells developed by the CSIRO has launched in the US and may help keep others in space.

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S.Korea boosts military surveillance after North launch

South Korea will partially suspend an agreement to restart aerial surveillance of North Korea after the North said it launched a military spy satellite.

Optus services restored after 'costly' nine-hour outage

Services to Optus customers have been restored after a nationwide outage left customers and infrastructure in the dark for more than nine hours.

Telstra signs deal with NBN rival, Elon Musk's Starlink

Australia's biggest telco will team up with satellite broadband provider Starlink to connect households and businesses in remote locations.

N Korea satellite plunges into sea after rocket failure

North Korea's attempt to launch a satellite has failed, state media says.

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