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Cubesats

Self-image of Defence Science and Technology Group's nanosatellite, Buccaneer Main Mission, using its secondary system – the Manoeuvrable Antenna and Terrestrial Imaging System. Story by Emma Thompson.
ADF Cyber News Science & Technology Space Division 

Satellite’s progress is out of this world

08/10/202508/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 119 Views 0 Comments Cubesats, DSTG

It’s been six months since the Buccaneer Main Mission satellite was launched into low-Earth orbit and the team at Defence

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Artist's impression of a RAAF Cubesat. Image provided by UNSW-Canberra Space.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

Will ADFA turn out Space Cadets – after RAAF invests in Cubesats

29/09/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3705 Views 1 Comment Cubesats, RAAF, UNSW-Canberra

University of NSW Canberra (at ADFA) has signed a $9.96 million contract with the Royal Australian Air Force  to develop

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