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BONUS | Australian Federal Space Grants 2024

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On this bonus episode of The Space Show:

Australian Space Industry 2024 — Federal Space Grants 2024 — The Details of twelve funding grants awarded by the Australian Space Agency.

Funding boost to grow Aussie space sector

Twelve new Australian space projects are supported that will build capability in our local space sector, as well as respond to key challenges and opportunities like climate change.

The 12 projects, which align with NASA’s Artemis mission, will share in more than $9 million in funding to help drive innovation and support cutting-edge Australian science.

The Moon to Mars grants will assist these Australian companies to enter global space supply chains.

Among the projects being supported are:

  • Valiant Space (Qld) will receive $934,500 to develop a new non-toxic propulsion system that will support more sustainable and responsible use of space.
  • NextAero (VIC) will receive $1,000,000 to design, manufacture and validate cutting-edge cryogenic rocket propellants, which are predicted to be central to next generation sustainable spacecraft and rocket systems.
  • HEO (NSW) will receive $742,164 to develop advanced cameras for imaging satellites to better track space debris and objects, ensuring safe and sustainable use of space.
  • Neumann Space (SA) will receive $1,000,000 to locally develop a world-class spacecraft electric propulsion manufacturing and test facility, to support national and international space missions.
    • A full list of projects supported and detailed descriptions are available here: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/moon-to-mars-supply-chain-capability-improvement-grants/grant-recipients
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      The Space ShowBy Andrew Rennie for the Space Association of Australia