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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).

�Ӱ�ֱ�� set to be test ground for �Ӱ�ֱ��’s first lunar rover

Posted on Dec 18 2024 by Crispin Savage

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide will be a key partner in a project to build �Ӱ�ֱ��’s first lunar rover. The �Ӱ�ֱ��’s Exterres Facilities will be used as the testing ground that will expose ‘Roo-ver’ to a simulation of the harsh environment of space.

Robotics students pit their skills on global stage

Posted on Nov 15 2024 by Crispin Savage

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide Rover Team has been selected as one of only seven teams globally to participate in the IEEE Telepresence Competition on Saturday 16 November (ACDT).

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.

UK-US-�Ӱ�ֱ�� collaboration scales plant growth in preparation for space exploration

Red romaine lettuce grown in VF Vertical Farm at the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Waite Campus

Posted on Apr 8 2024 by Johnny von Einem

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.

First commercial-grade optical fibres fabricated in space

Microgravity glove box at the Flawless Photonics facility prior to being shipped to NASA’s facility. The fibre was drawn in the glove box on the ISS. Image: Flawless Photonics.

Posted on Mar 26 2024 by Crispin Savage

Special glass rods manufactured at the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have been drawn into over 8 km of optical fibre on the International Space Station (ISS).

Future space leaders made here: How the �Ӱ�ֱ��n Rover Challenge is sending next generation space explorers to the Moon

Posted on Mar 18 2024 by Crispin Savage

�Ӱ�ֱ�� students from around �Ӱ�ֱ�� and the world will converge at the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide to pit their custom-built lunar rovers against each other in a one-of-a-kind event this 20-24 March, during the �Ӱ�ֱ��’s 150th anniversary year.

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.

UK Space Agency backs Plants for Space partner

Posted on Aug 15 2023 by Johnny von Einem

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Plants for Space program has attracted international investment from the UK Space Agency, through industry partner Vertical Future (VF).