16. SpIRIT - what will this $6M Aussie cubesat do?

Today, I look in detail at the SpIRIT cubesat being developed in Melbourne, and why the ASA granted them almost $4M. Then there’s more big news for Myriota and launch services across Australia.

More about SpIRIT:

• Project home page
  • How HERMES locates gamma ray bursts
  • TheMIS thermal management system
• Simon Barraclough’s presentation for the SAA (video, 46m)

Space defence news:

• Myriota’s DIH contract

Launch services news:

• Space Centre Australia planned in Weipa, QLD
• Southern Launch VS01 updates
• NASA staff arrive at Arnhem Space Centre

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