The Ultimate Guide to Space
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Space.
What to know about Space
SpaceTech encompasses the rapidly evolving technologies and innovations driving human activity beyond Earth. From satellite launches and broadband connectivity to AI-powered spacecraft and space-based computing, the tag covers the infrastructure and advancements shaping modern space exploration and utilization.
Exploring stories under SpaceTech reveals a dynamic interplay between startups, established aerospace enterprises, and international collaborations, highlighting the diverse applications of space technology. Readers can learn about the latest satellite deployments, ground-breaking research missions, cutting-edge communication networks, and the expanding role of AI and machine learning in space operations.
Following SpaceTech insights provides a window into how space innovations address real-world challenges—from improving global internet coverage, supporting climate and agriculture monitoring, to enhancing astronaut health and preparing for future missions to the Moon and Mars. This tag invites curious minds to engage with the technology driving humanity’s ventures into the cosmos and its impact here on Earth.
Australian Space News
Regional stories with direct local relevance.webp)
Anthropic expands Australia science push with AUD $10m
Researchers and startups will gain Claude API credits as the new funding backs cancer, heart disease and rare-disease work across Australia.
HTC VIVE launches Eagle AI smart glasses in Australia
Privacy safeguards and live translation features are designed to ease consumer concerns as the AUD $799 glasses enter Australia's smart eyewear market.
Barracuda becomes Airspeeder Team Australia partner
The deal gives Barracuda customer access at Adelaide's inaugural races as Airspeeder seeks commercial backing for its flying-car series.
AI firms urged to ditch tokens for outcome pricing
Enterprises are seeing AI bills rise faster than value, as token pricing ties spend to usage rather than the business outcomes buyers want.
AWS helps NASA beam live 4K Moon video to millions
Millions watched because NASA used laser links and AWS cloud tools to push live 4K footage from Orion around the Moon.
Australasian Space Innovation Institute names first chiefs
The handover keeps 35 projects and 16 milestones funded as SmartSat CRC ends, with more than AUD $1.2 billion in impact at stake.
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Recent Space News
UST buys majority stake in Italdesign from Audi Group
The tie-up gives carmakers a single partner for design, engineering and AI as software-led vehicle development reshapes the auto industry.
TCS to buy Porsche's MHP in EUR €1.25 billion deal
The deal gives TCS a larger foothold in Germany and a five-year AI partnership with Porsche, pending regulatory approval.
NASA lab console flaw allows unauthorised commands
Unauthorised access could let attackers send arbitrary commands to spacecraft and instruments via NASA's AIT-GUI console, now fixed in version 2.5.2.
Tokenised equities hit USD $2.4 billion as activity jumps
Rising trader activity and a 1.1 million-strong holder base suggest tokenised equities are gaining traction ahead of key US data and SpaceX results.
On-chain real-world asset perpetuals volume doubles fast
Weekend trading and pre-IPO speculation are driving growth in real-world asset perpetuals, even as pricing risks and liquidity gaps persist.
Outlier Space raises USD $7.35m to build reusable capsules
The Auckland start-up will use the funds to develop capsules for microgravity research and manufacturing as demand grows for orbital access.
Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound
Investor demand for AI-linked listings helped lift global IPO proceeds to USD $186.8 billion in the first half of 2026, EY said.
Apricorn launches 4TB hardware-encrypted USB drive
Government and defence users can now carry far more secure data offline, as Apricorn's pocket-sized drive packs 4TB and faster transfers.
East West acquires Vexos in Americas, Asia expansion
Customers in medical, aerospace and AI data centre markets gain a wider production base as East West adds Vexos' sites in five countries.
Unseenlabs launches second-gen satellites for wider RF
The French firm's new microsatellites broaden radio frequency monitoring beyond ships, giving customers wider coverage of land and space activity.
Opswat tests cyber kiosk in near-space balloon flight
The test suggests air-gapped security tools may be needed where cloud access and onsite support are unavailable, from space to remote industrial sites.
Cicada names 23 startups for Tech23 deep tech cohort
Applications jumped 57 per cent as the deep tech incubator backed ventures in AI, health and energy amid doubts over support for scale-up.
Wise Up PR wins SPARC AI defence communications brief
The appointment gives SPARC AI a specialist push as it seeks wider adoption of its GPS-denied drone software among defence buyers and OEMs.
Siemens grants UniSC software for engineering training
Students at UniSC will gain hands-on access to Siemens engineering tools as Queensland pushes to build skills for advanced manufacturing.
Hancock takes stake in SpaceX IPO as Rinehart backs Musk
The mining group's move broadens its portfolio beyond resources and gives it exposure to a closely watched US technology listing.
DE-CIX chief warns orbital data centres need networks
Reliability, not raw compute, may decide whether orbital AI data centres can work, as DE-CIX says links to Earth remain the bigger hurdle.
ICEYE raises EUR 450 million in General Atlantic-led round
The deal values the Finnish satellite intelligence group at more than EUR 10 billion as governments step up demand for sovereign space systems.
Orbital raises USD $5 million for AI compute satellites
Rising data centre power demand is pushing Orbital to test orbit-based AI compute as it prepares a Pathfinder mission for 2027.
Bybit launches tokenised SpaceX IPO access for retail
Retail traders can now join US listing deals through their crypto accounts, as tokenised SpaceX shares debut on Bybit.
IBM & Google Cloud launch new AI modernisation practice
It aims to help regulated industries connect AI agents to legacy systems without rebuilding core infrastructure, as demand for production rollouts grows.
