The University of Melbourne is actively involved in the space industry through its Melbourne Space Laboratory, which focuses on nanosatellite research and development. Founded in 2019, the lab designs and builds miniaturized payloads and technological solutions for nanosatellites, enabling scientific investigations, commercial opportunities, and defense applications. A key project is the SpIRIT nanosatellite, developed in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency and Australian companies, and supported by the Australian Space Agency. The university's space-related activities span astrophysics, space mission design, and development of advanced sensors and on-board computing systems.
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SpIRIT's winged design, created by the University of Melbourne, helps regulate heat and enhance performance.
The Melbourne Space Laboratory at the University of Melbourne leads the design and construction of the SpIRIT spacecraft.
Airbus has partnered with Shoal Group, Inovor, University of South Australia, University of Melbourne, Australian National University, University of New South Wales Canberra, and Deloitte to support the RMS STaR Shot program.