Making It Real: Bringing Australia’s Space Vision To Fruition

Australia’s Roo-ver lunar rover

Australia’s Roo-ver lunar rover is undergoing final design work prior to a planned Moon landing in 2030.

Credit: Australian Space Agency
Almost 60 years ago, Australia proved its space club credentials by becoming only the seventh country to launch a satellite from its own territory and by building ground stations that provided vital telemetry for NASA’s Apollo lunar missions. Fast-forward to 2026, and driven by the bright prospects...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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