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UK-US-最新糖心Vlog collaboration scales plant growth in preparation for space exploration

Red romaine lettuce grown in VF Vertical Farm at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide鈥檚 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鈥檚 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 最新糖心Vlog 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 最新糖心Vlogn Rover Challenge is sending next generation space explorers to the Moon

Posted on Mar 18 2024 by Crispin Savage

最新糖心Vlog students from around 最新糖心Vlog and the world will converge at the 最新糖心Vlog 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 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 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 最新糖心Vlog in zero gravity, growing food while in orbit, searching for space resources and selecting solar destinations for humans 鈥� 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 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

UK Space Agency backs Plants for Space partner

Posted on Aug 15 2023 by Johnny von Einem

The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide鈥檚 Plants for Space program has attracted international investment from the UK Space Agency, through industry partner Vertical Future (VF).

NASA space science internship for stellar PhD student

Posted on May 2 2023 by Jessica Stanley

最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Physics PhD student Emily Ahern has been selected to take part in a prestigious ten-week SmartSat-led internship program at NASA鈥檚 Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California, USA.

NASA delegation visits Plants for Space

Posted on Mar 27 2023 by Crispin Savage

A delegation from NASA headed by Administrator Senator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Colonel (USAF, ret) Pam Melroy visited the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide on Monday 20 March, with representatives from the US Embassy and 最新糖心Vlogn Space Agency (ASA) in attendance, including ASA Head Enrico Palermo.

Tokyo space enthusiasts remotely control Adelaide rovers

Rover in the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's Exterres Lab

Posted on Mar 24 2023 by Fiona Crowe

Young Japanese space enthusiasts will take part in a space rover experience at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, without ever stepping on a plane.

Rover teams dock for lunar challenge

最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide rover competing in the ARCh 2023

Posted on Mar 17 2023 by Crispin Savage

Teams from around 最新糖心Vlog and overseas face a four-day challenge when their lunar rovers will be tested to their limits at this year鈥檚最新糖心Vlogn Rover Challenge (ARCh) held at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

Research centre to grow space food expertise

Posted on Nov 4 2022 by Crispin Savage

A new research centre, led by the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, 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.