/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/08/uk-us-australia-collaboration-scales-plant-growth-in-preparation-for-space A collaborative project that will prototype controlled-environment-agriculture systems for Low Earth Orbit, involving the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S) and led by UK company Vertical Future (VF), is set to receive $3 million in funding. April 08 2024 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/08/uk-us-australia-collaboration-scales-plant-growth-in-preparation-for-space /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/25/first-commercial-grade-optical-fibres-fabricated-in-space Special glass rods manufactured at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have been drawn into over 8 km of optical fibre on the International Space Station (ISS). March 26 2024 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/25/first-commercial-grade-optical-fibres-fabricated-in-space /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/18/future-space-leaders-made-here-how-the-australian-rover-challenge-is-sending University students from around Australia and the world will converge at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ to pit their custom-built lunar rovers against each other in a one-of-a-kind event this 20-24 March, during the University’s 150th anniversary year. March 18 2024 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/18/future-space-leaders-made-here-how-the-australian-rover-challenge-is-sending /newsroom/news/list/2023/10/13/industries-reach-for-the-stars-during-space-fortnight Building structures in zero gravity, growing food while in orbit, searching for space resources and selecting solar destinations for humans – business and industry professionals are learning how to prepare for a future in space from global experts during a stellar two-week event at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. October 13 2023 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2023/10/13/industries-reach-for-the-stars-during-space-fortnight /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/15/uk-space-agency-backs-plants-for-space-partner The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Plants for Space program has attracted international investment from the UK Space Agency, through industry partner Vertical Future (VF). August 15 2023 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/15/uk-space-agency-backs-plants-for-space-partner /newsroom/news/list/2023/05/02/nasa-space-science-internship-for-stellar-phd-student ³ÉÈË´óƬ Physics PhD student Emily Ahern has been selected to take part in a prestigious ten-week SmartSat-led internship program at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California, USA. May 02 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/05/02/nasa-space-science-internship-for-stellar-phd-student /newsroom/news/list/2023/03/27/nasa-delegation-visits-plants-for-space A delegation from NASA headed by Administrator Senator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Colonel (USAF, ret) Pam Melroy visited the ³ÉÈË´óƬ on Monday 20 March, with representatives from the US Embassy and Australian Space Agency (ASA) in attendance, including ASA Head Enrico Palermo. March 27 2023 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2023/03/27/nasa-delegation-visits-plants-for-space /newsroom/news/list/2023/03/24/tokyo-space-enthusiasts-remotely-control-adelaide-rovers Young Japanese space enthusiasts will take part in a space rover experience at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, without ever stepping on a plane. March 24 2023 Fiona Crowe /newsroom/news/list/2023/03/24/tokyo-space-enthusiasts-remotely-control-adelaide-rovers /newsroom/news/list/2023/03/17/rover-teams-dock-for-lunar-challenge Teams from around Australia and overseas face a four-day challenge when their lunar rovers will be tested to their limits at this year’s Australian Rover Challenge (ARCh) held at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. March 17 2023 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2023/03/17/rover-teams-dock-for-lunar-challenge /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/03/research-centre-to-grow-space-food-expertise A new research centre, led by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, will focus international expertise on finding ways to provide the next generation of space explorers with nutritious foods, and the on-demand supply of materials and medicines. November 04 2022 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/03/research-centre-to-grow-space-food-expertise