Satellites

Global mapping of mining areas using satellite imagery reveals a stunning lack of data on mining activity and impacts

New research is combining data from satellites to help us better anticipate and adapt to climate change and extreme weather in Australia

A new data-driven tool uses satellites to accurately predict devastating natural disasters before they occur – locating potential land failures to protect at-risk communities

Australian researchers describe their plans to build the SpIRIT satellite – launching by 2022 – that’s helping to develop cutting-edge space capabilities in Australia

Using billions of satellite measurements, new research shows ocean waves and the winds that generate them have been increasing for the last 30 years

In 1970 a group of University of Melbourne students defied the odds to build Australia’s first satellite – now a new book looks at their story of innovation and ingenuity

Students from engineering, law, education and business are all focusing on launching an innovative satellite network