Moon to Earth: WA to host space communications station
October 12, 2020An optical communications station capable of receiving high-speed data transmissions from space is set to be built in Western Australia. The advanced communications ground station will be able to receive data from spacecraft anywhere between low-Earth orbit and the surface of the Moon. It has the potential to support ground-breaking space projects, including NASA’s Artemis mission to land the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024.
Astronomers turn up the heavy metal to shed light on star formation
October 6, 2020Astronomers from The University of Western Australia’s node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have developed a new way to study star formation in galaxies from the dawn of time to today.
Professor Steven Tingay joint winner in Premier’s Science Awards 2020
September 30, 2020John Curtin Distinguished Professor Steven Tingay has been named joint Scientist of the Year at the 2020 Western Australian Premier’s Science Awards.
Australia affirms role in world’s largest telescope
September 29, 2020Australia is the fourth country to complete its national process of ratification, joining the Netherlands, Italy and fellow SKA telescope host country South Africa.
AstroQuest a finalist in the Eureka Prizes
September 29, 2020AstroQuest has been selected as a finalist in the 2020 Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science.
Vale Prof Nichi D’Amico
September 17, 2020We were saddened to learn of the untimely and sudden death of Professor Nichi D'Amico, a renowned astronomer and long-time supporter of the SKA.
