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  • NASA Discovered 'Immortal' Bacteria, Put It in Sunscreen.

    NASA Discovered 'Immortal' Bacteria, Put It in ...

    Unexpected Discovery in a Cleanroom Imagine this: scientists at NASA, known for exploring distant galaxies, stumble upon a fascinating microorganism here on Earth. That's exactly what happened when Kasthuri Venkateswaran,...

    NASA Discovered 'Immortal' Bacteria, Put It in ...

    Unexpected Discovery in a Cleanroom Imagine this: scientists at NASA, known for exploring distant galaxies, stumble upon a fascinating microorganism here on Earth. That's exactly what happened when Kasthuri Venkateswaran,...

  • Here's How Solar Eclipses Actually Destroy Your Eyes

    Here's How Solar Eclipses Actually Destroy Your...

    During a solar eclipse, the sun's visible surface (photosphere) is mostly blocked by the moon. However, the sun's corona, a much fainter outer layer, remains visible. While the corona itself...

    Here's How Solar Eclipses Actually Destroy Your...

    During a solar eclipse, the sun's visible surface (photosphere) is mostly blocked by the moon. However, the sun's corona, a much fainter outer layer, remains visible. While the corona itself...

  • Here's What a 'Mega-Drought' Would Mean for Australia

    Here's What a 'Mega-Drought' Would Mean for Aus...

    Australia is no stranger to drought, but a new study paints a concerning picture of the future. Researchers warn of potential "mega-droughts" lasting a staggering 20 years or more, posing...

    Here's What a 'Mega-Drought' Would Mean for Aus...

    Australia is no stranger to drought, but a new study paints a concerning picture of the future. Researchers warn of potential "mega-droughts" lasting a staggering 20 years or more, posing...

  • Mystery Outback Glass Fragments Have Cosmic Beginnings

    Mystery Outback Glass Fragments Have Cosmic Beg...

    Deep in the Australian outback lies a mystery – the Henbury crater field, a collection of craters formed by a meteorite impact thousands of years ago. Scientists recently analysed unique...

    Mystery Outback Glass Fragments Have Cosmic Beg...

    Deep in the Australian outback lies a mystery – the Henbury crater field, a collection of craters formed by a meteorite impact thousands of years ago. Scientists recently analysed unique...

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AUSTRALIA'S UNIQUE POSITION

Australia's geographic position presents unique opportunities for space research and exploration. Australia has held long term partnerships with international space agencies. One great example, is the use of the dish in Parkes NSW to rebroadcast the signal from Apollo 11’s successful moonwalk to the rest of the world.

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