Space and physics
Curtin researchers locate largest known fresh meteorite strikes on Mars
Curtin University researchers have helped discover the largest fresh meteorite impact craters on Mars since NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter began…
Nova Systems and ICRAR Curtin partner on new Space Domain Awareness technology
The Curtin University node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) has teamed with Australian-owned company Nova Systems…
Stargazers to catch a glimpse of NASA’s Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Curtin researchers have been tasked by NASA with observing the Lucy spacecraft – the first mission to explore the Trojan…
Year-long maiden voyage of WA’s first homegrown spacecraft ends
After almost a year in orbit, WA’s first homegrown spacecraft has re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere, providing vital lessons for future…
Renowned physicist inducted into Western Australian Science Hall of Fame
A world-leading expert in the field of atomic collisions and theoretical physics has been inducted into the Western Australian Science…
Curtin-developed machine learning ‘phones home’ for famous Martian rock
New Curtin-led research has pinpointed the exact home of the oldest and most famous Martian meteorite for the first time…
Curtin astrophysicist named among nation’s leaders in her field
A Curtin astrophysicist has been recognised by the country’s professional body for astronomical research for her significant contribution to advancing…
Curtin teams with NASA JPL spin-off Chascii in spacecraft optical communications
Researchers will work to deliver the first-ever optical communications from a 1U CubeSat based on the technology behind WA’s Binar-1…
Astronomers detect galactic space laser
A powerful radio-wave laser, called a ‘megamaser’, has been observed by the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa. The record-breaking find…
Curtin researcher the first Australian to receive Houtermans Award
Leading Curtin computational chemist Dr Raffaella Demichelis has been named the 2022 recipient of the prestigious F. G. Houtermans Award…