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Indian origin for space junk that fell to earth

Indian origin for space junk that fell to earth

A mysterious large object that sparked intrigue when it washed up in WA is from an Indian satellite launch vehicle, the Australian Space Agency has concluded.

Startups graduate from the lab as tech funder tops $1b

Startups graduate from the lab as tech funder tops $1b

Startups graduate from the lab as tech funder tops $1b

Startups graduate from the lab as tech funder tops $1b

A deep technology funder that brings Aussie startups to life has achieved a $1 billion investment milestone with "mylk", cyber and infinitely recycled plastic.

Space debris riddle deepens as officials plot next move

Space debris riddle deepens as officials plot next move

Space debris riddle deepens as officials plot next move

Space debris riddle deepens as officials plot next move

A large, mystery piece of debris on a remote West Australian beach could find its way to a museum if it is proven to be debris from space, the WA premier says.

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Moon mining: ground zero for doing things differently

Moon mining: ground zero for doing things differently

Mining on the moon is starting small as Australia and NASA prepare to develop self-sustaining habitats to support a giant leap to Mars.

Space plan cut from launch pad to fix budget black hole

Space plan cut from launch pad to fix budget black hole

A space program has been axed to save money in the federal budget, but critics say it will leave Australia lagging behind the rest of the world in the sector.

'Super-fast laser' technology could reach moon mission

'Super-fast laser' technology could reach moon mission

Australian scientists developing new optical technology say it will be 1000 times faster than the radio waves currently used to communicate in space.

Radars scan crowded skies, yet no rule on space junk

Radars scan crowded skies, yet no rule on space junk

Despite thousands of items of space junk circling earth, there are no national regulations on minimising future space waste or tracking the human-made debris.

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