ICRAR and Northrop Grumman deliver a first in High-Speed Optical Communications in Western Australia
September 8, 2026The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) at the University of Western Australia, in partnership with Northrop Grumman Corporation, has conducted a successful demonstration of a bi-directional space‑to‑ground laser communication (lasercom) link in Western Australia, marking a significant milestone in laser communications.
Dr David Gozzard recognised in Premier’s Science Awards
September 12, 2023Dr David Gozzard, from ICRAR’s UWA node, has been recognised as WA’s Early Career Researcher of the Year in the 2023 Premier’s Science Awards. Dr…
To the Moon and back: Australia-first communications network paves the way for high-speed data in space
June 28, 2023West Australian researchers are set to build a next-generation communications network that can send high-speed data to and from objects in space. The $6.5 million…