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Back to EpisodesArtemis II isn't the only cool thing happening in space tech at the moment
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In this special episode, what's happening in Australia's space industry? Between Australia's first lunar rover, and putting plants on the moon (this year!), we'll take a peek behind the curtain.
Space technology is having a moment right now. NASA’s Artemis mission is the first time humans have launched themselves into space since 1972. The 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, is an astronaut. So, what does our local space industry look like right now? And where is it headed?
GUESTS:
- Professor Andy Koronios -- Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Australasian Space Innovation Institute.
- Dr Lauren Fell -- outreach and marketing specialist at Lunar Outpost Oceania, co-lead of the ELO2 industry consortium building Roo-ver. She's also a director at Lunaria One, who is putting plants on the moon.
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This episode was produced on the lands of the Burramattagal people.
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