Three Australian-made CubeSat satellites were launched into orbit in what is considered a major step for the nation’s involvement in the space industry.
Kanyini, Waratah Seed, and GUAVA-2 launched into space from Australia on Aug. 17 as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-11 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
The launch came about following collaboration between government agencies, universities, and Australian space businesses.
Kanyini is a South Australian satellite and has capabilities to investigate crop health, forestry, and inland and coastal water management.
“We are excited for Kanyini to unlock more opportunities for research and development of innovative, sovereign Australian space technologies,” said Stephen Mullighan, South Australian state minister for defence and space industries....
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