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�Ӱ�ֱ�� on board global analogue space mission

An analogue astronaut walks out of the habitat at the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide's CRATER facility, Roseworthy.

Posted on Oct 10 2025 by Rhiannon Koch

A two-week simulated space mission – the only one of its kind in �Ӱ�ֱ�� to join concurrent missions around the world – will put a crew through their paces while performing space experiments at the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide.

Reaching the next frontier of space-architectural designs

Posted on Oct 2 2025 by Rhiannon Koch

An international contingent of applicants has unveiled their futuristic designs of deep-space human habitats as part of the �Ӱ�ֱ��n Space Architecture Challenge (ASAC).

Future space engineers gear up for international rover challenge

Posted on Mar 5 2025 by Lara Pacillo

�Ӱ�ֱ�� students from around the world will compete in a full-scale lunar mission using custom-built semi-autonomous rovers, as part of the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s annual robotics competition, the �Ӱ�ֱ��n Rover Challenge (ARCh).

Space architects boldy envisage building off-Earth colonies

The exterior rendering of a space habitat

Posted on Oct 4 2024 by Rhiannon Koch

Students have been recognised for their off-Earth designs which could accommodate deep-space explorers of the future.

�Ӱ�ֱ�� aboard NASA’s search for lunar volatiles

Posted on Apr 8 2024 by Johnny von Einem

NASA has announced the selection of three new lunar surface science experiments as part of its Artemis III mission, including the Lunar Dielectric Analyzer, which will search for lunar ice and other volatiles with input from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources (ATCSR).

Industries reach for the stars during Space Fortnight

The class attending the 2023 Space Resources Fundamentals course

Posted on Oct 13 2023 by Johnny von Einem

Building �Ӱ�ֱ�� 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 �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide.

Leading lawyer joins �Ӱ�ֱ��’s space mission

Posted on Sep 4 2023 by Crispin Savage

As part of its ongoing drive to recruit top talent the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide has appointed one of the country’s leading legal experts to contribute to space law and existing major projects.