The first Australian built satellite in over 30 years has been successfully launched in Japan, in a move which is hoped to revolutionise remote telecommunications.
Bucking the trend of declining R&D spending, the Australian Federal Goverment's Cooperative Research Centre program is keeping innovation alive and attracting international attention.
In space, no one can hear you scream - but they'll hear your greetings, jokes, birthday messages and maybe a few product advertisements, as well.
The names of Australian companies could be shot into space along with Australia's first satellite in 30 years. Due to launch in November, the research satellite FedSat will perform a variety of experiments high above the mainland.
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