Curtin University is an Australian research university deeply involved in the space industry, particularly through its Space Science and Technology Centre (SSTC) and the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA). It designs and operates advanced radio astronomy technologies, including leading the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) project and the Binar Space Program, which builds small spacecraft (CubeSats). Curtin collaborates with organizations like NASA, JAXA, CSIRO and Lockheed Martin and focuses on space situational awareness, planetary science, and developing space technologies.
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Curtin University is developing the Binar-5, Binar-6, and Binar-7 satellites as the program’s next generation.
The State Government has provided a further four years of funding for Western Australia’s Binar Space Program in partnership with Curtin University.
Acacia Systems collaborated with Defence Science and Technology Group, the University of Adelaide, Curtin University, and Saab Australia on technology for undersea surveillance.
Curtin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne congratulated Dr Fougerouse and Dr Song for their achievements.
Two Curtin University researchers, Dr Denis Fougerouse and Dr Yongze Song, have been recognized as joint Western Australian winners of the 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.
Silvia Mantovanini, a PhD student at the Curtin University node of ICRAR, dedicated 18 months and over 40,000 hours to construct the image using supercomputers at the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre.
Curtin University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Uncharted AI at the WA Government Trade Booth.
Curtin University signed a Statement of Strategic Intent to formalise the LifeSpringsMars Working Group at the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney.
Curtin University offers two new Space and Planetary Sciences majors to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
The partnership with Curtin University allows Uncharted AI to integrate its autonomous technologies into planetary science initiatives.
Curtin University is involved in international space and technology initiatives, including Robopalooza Perth 2025 and the Indo-Pacific Robotics, Autonomy, AI and Cyber Conference.
Curtin University and Uncharted AI aim to advance astrobiology and lunar exploration and transform critical mineral discovery and exploration in extreme environments.
Curtin University signed a Statement of Strategic Intent to formalize the LifeSpringsMars Working Group.
Curtin University's Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Professor Melinda Fitzgerald, stated that Western Australia's unique geology makes it a natural leader in planetary exploration.
Spire Global's advanced AIS data has provided significant value to LatConnect 60 and will be incorporated into LatConnect 60's research with Curtin University to improve real-time vessel location awareness and help avoid collisions.
LatConnect 60 and Curtin University’s Intelligent Sensing & Perception Laboratory are creating sensor fusion algorithms using data from satellite sensors, primarily Spire’s maritime domain awareness information.