Podcasts about Australian Space Agency

In honour of Gilmour Space Technologies obtaining regulatory approval from the Australian Space Agency to launch its very first home-grown rocket into space, we bring you an interview with Adam Gilmour from January 2022. The Eris rocket is due to take off on Thursday morning. In Episode 66, we spoke with Adam Gilmour, who is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Australian rocket company Gilmour Space Technologies. His business is backed by some of the largest institutional investors in Australia, including Hostplus, HESTA and NGS Super, as well as several venture capital firms, including Blackbird. In this interview, we talk about the business of rocket launches, space cargo, interest from institutional investors and Chinese spies. Enjoy the show and don't forget to subscribe through your favourite platform. Overview of podcast with Adam Gilmour, CEO of Gilmour Space 1:00 Starting as a derivative trader 3:30 Where do you start launching rockets? ‘You start small” 6:00 We are the Fedex of space 7:30 We started the company to take people into space 8:00 I fully intent to go to space in one of my vehicles 8:45 Pension funds backing Gilmour Space 10:00 There is an element of nation building in Australian super funds 11:30 Challenges of being an Australian-based space company 13:00 We estimate that the industry for launching small satellites into space will grow to $5bn by 2025 14:30 Impact of the pandemic: supply chain issues 16:30 How do you build a rocket. 17:30 How Gilmour Space become the object of Chinese spies 19:30 Putting people on Mars is unrealistic in the short term and inevitable in the long term. 22:00 If you are going to shoot things into space, the moon is a good place to do it 23:00 Favourite science fiction book: Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game

SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 02Liquid Water on Mars: A Mirage?A new study casts doubt on the existence of liquid water on Mars, challenging previous assumptions about recurring slope lineae and the potential for brine pools. Researchers argue that the Martian environment's low temperature and pressure make it unlikely for liquid water to exist, even in the form of salty brines. The findings question the habitability of the Red Planet by Earth standards.New Asteroids DiscoveredNASA's Webb Space Telescope has identified a new population of small main belt asteroids between Mars and Jupiter. These 138 newly discovered celestial bodies range in size from a bus to a football stadium, offering insights into asteroid formation and the potential risks of asteroid impacts on Earth.Australia's Lunar Rover Project AdvancesAustralia's first Lunar Rover project is moving forward with the development of prototype rovers and essential technology to tackle lunar dust challenges. Supported by the Australian Space Agency, this $42 million initiative aims to enhance Australia's role in lunar exploration.January Skywatch00:00 New study claims we're unlikely to ever find liquid water on Mars04:50 NASA's Webb Space Telescope has discovered 138 new asteroids in the main asteroid belt07:53 January marks Earth's closest orbital position to the sun perihelion09:59 Sirius is the fifth closest star to the sun and it's gradually moving closer16:37 Looking due north just above the horizon this time of year you'll see Capella22:28 January also plays host to one primary meteor shower, the Quadrantids24:26 There's plenty to see in the night sky during January, as long as28:36 The Orion Nebula looks magnificent through a telescope and even better on photos31:59 Just beyond Orion we've got Taurus constellation Taurus33:05 On 15 January, planet Mars reaches its closest point in its orbitwww.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

Australia is heading to the moon for the first time. The Australian Space Agency has unveiled a prototype of a rover bound for the lunar surface on a NASA mission this decade. ‘Roo-ver,’ as it’s been nicknamed by the public, will explore the moon to help experts learn more about establishing a “sustainable human presence" there. The project is being developed by the ELO2 consortium — a group of companies and universities selected by the Australian Space Agency. Mechanical Engineer Chloe Chang has been working with Lunar Outpost Oceania, the technical lead of the ELO2 consortium, and she joins us in the deep dive to explain the announcement. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla MaherGuest: Chloe Chang, Lunar Outpost Oceania Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are groundbreaking plans for Australia to send a semi-autonomous rover to the moon. The Brisbane-based company, E-P-E Oceania, is co-leading the development of the rover alongside NASA and the Australian Space Agency. The Head of Australia's Space Agency Enrico Palermo told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, 'today's a historic step for the nation. We are one step closer to seeing a little Aussie rover on the surface of the moon and this is something that is truly inspiring the nation.' 'This is the first time Australia is going to develop its own machine, a robot, that will go to another surface of a body in our solar system and that's a pivotal moment for the Australian space sector.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 4 December 2024: Australian Space Industry 2024 - Part 19 Tim Parsons, Co-Founder X-Lab: We take a look back at the state of the Australian space industry before the establishment of the Australian Space Agency — has much changed? * Changing global space trends; start-up companies questioning space regulatory requirements; and educational needs. * Defence space in Australia. (Recorded at a meeting of the Space Association of Australia, Elsternwick) Twinkle: The University of Southern Queensland is involved in the commercial Twinkle astronomy satellite planned for launch in 2025. (Inserts courtesy BSSL, USQ) Hypersonic test vehicles: * The Hypersonix Launch Systems DART hypersonic test vehicle is to be launched on a Rocket Lab Electron rocket. * Meanwhile, Gilmour Space is entering the hypersonics market with its own hypersonic flight test service scheduled to launch in 2025.

In this episode, we speak to Australia's first official astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, about her lifelong passion for space exploration and how she pursued her dream of becoming an astronaut.We also covered:The importance of international experience and cultural adaptability in the astronaut selection process and trainingThe rigorous and diverse nature of astronaut training, including spacecraft systems, robotics, survival techniques, and moreThe exciting future of space exploration, including missions to the Moon and the scientific research opportunities on the International Space StationAdvice for those interested in space-related careers, emphasizing the need for purpose-driven work and a willingness to step outside one's comfort zoneWe last covered space on the podcast in Season 4, Episode 3 -  Space Based Solar Power.Quotable Quotes:"Working in an international environment from a project basis as well as from a life basis really made me say that there's lots of different kinds of engineers, lots of ways to culturally come to solutions.""Being an astronaut is bigger than the space sector. It's for many kinds of researchers, as well as raising the aspirations of the public as well."Resources:Katherine on LinkedInKatherine on InstagramKatherine on TwitterLearn more about Katherine Bennell-Pegg and the Australian Space Agency at space.gov.auExplore the International Space Station and its scientific research here.Thank you to Katherine, Engineers Australia and Frank Gallagher for contributing to this episode.Thanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious

Collabs in space? So hot right now. JAXA and ESA expand their collaboration plans. ISRO's working more closely with Australia for Gaganyaan. ESA wards Arianegroup another 230 million euros for Themis. And more.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Liz Chang, space law candidate at the American University Washington College of Law, who we talked with recently  at the Beyond Earth Symposium.  You can connect with Liz on LinkedIn.  Selected Reading JAXA-ESA Joint Statement on Next Big Cooperations (JAXA) ISRO signs Implementation Agreement with Australian Space Agency for Gaganyaan mission (The Hindu)  ESA Award Another €230M to ArianeGroup for Themis Demonstrator  (European Spaceflight)  Lunar Outpost Signs with SpaceX for Starship Moon Mission (Lunar Outpost) Space Station Raises Orbit Avoiding Orbital Debris  (NASA) Watch Russian Progress cargo spacecraft launch to the ISS on Nov. 21  (space.com) Blue Origin New Glenn out for a static fire test on the launch pad. (Bluesky) China tech firm gains altitude as Brazil embraces alternative to Elon Musk's Starlink (SCMP)  Brazil approves Chinese satellite internet before operations (The Register) TRL Space-Led Consortium Begins LUMI Mission to Lunar South Pole (SpaceWatch Global) Astronomers take the first close-up picture of a star outside our galaxy (ESO)  Discovery Alert: A Rare Glimpse of a Newborn Planet (NASA Science) Made in space production of biological supplements to support astronaut health (Space Daily) T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 139*Gilmore Space Cleared for Orbital LaunchThe Australian Space Agency has granted Gilmore Space the final approval needed to conduct its maiden orbital test flight of the Ares rocket from the Bowen Spaceport in North Queensland. This launch will mark the first orbital test flight of an Australian-made rocket from Australian soil, showcasing a new hybrid propulsion system developed by the company.*Discovery of Red Monster Galaxies in the Early UniverseAstronomers have identified three ultra-massive galaxies, each nearly the size of the Milky Way, that reached their colossal size within the first billion years of the universe's existence. These findings, reported in Nature, challenge existing models of galaxy formation and suggest a more efficient star formation process in the early universe.*Signs of an Ancient Martian OceanChina's Mars rover, Zhurong, may have found evidence supporting the theory that Mars' northern hemisphere was once covered by a vast ocean. The terrain around Zhurong's landing site includes features that could indicate past water or ice activity, suggesting a Martian ocean existed billions of years ago.The Science RobertArchaeologists in Israel have uncovered 12,000-year-old pebbles that may be precursors to the wheel, potentially pivotal in the evolution of rotating technologies. Meanwhile, the COP 29 climate summit highlights the ongoing rise in fossil emissions, with China remaining the largest polluter. Additionally, a study finds that frequent snoring in tweens is linked to behavioural issues, and a lack of conceptual clarity may explain beliefs in the paranormal.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

The importance of space safety spans the lifetime of an entire effort – from design and launch to operations and demise.  The International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS) brings together experts from across the world to explore technical and governance solutions to better maintain and sustain space activities on Earth, in orbit, and beyond. In this episode Colleen Stover of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy goes on-location to the 13th annual IAASS conference “Building a Safe, Secure, and Sustainable Space” held in Prague, Czech Republic. Stover interviews some key participants about some of these.  Topics are: Increased launch and risk in the US with Maj. Gen. Sean Choquette, US Air Force Chief of Safety Applying the Outer Space Treaty to operational norms with Professor Andrea Harrington, Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University, Quebec Technical challenges of lunar rescue with Tommaso Sgobba, Executive Director, IAASS Streamlining commercial launch and reentry in Australia with Justin Hill, Director Flight Safety, Australian Space Agency.   Available by video or podcast. The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation's Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs. The show and their podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

Katherine Bennell-Pegg is the first person to train as an astronaut under the Australian flag and Director of Space Technology at the Australian Space Agency. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Katherine discusses dealing with imposter syndrome, active followership and why grit is more important than talent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kymba sat down for a chat with Australia's First Female Astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg! Katherine is a NASA-trained astronaut and Director of Space Technology with the Australian Space Agency. She was one of six people across the globe selected to participate in a year-long basic astronaut training program, which began in Germany in April 2023. Earlier this year, Katherine became the first person to qualify as a NASA astronaut under the Australian flag and also the first female Australian astronaut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 19 June 2024: Remembering Ed Stone: The former director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and for 50 years, the Project Scientist for the Voyager spacecraft, passed away on 9 June 2024 at the age of 88. Professor of Physics at Caltech (the California Institute of Technology) and a great friend of The Space Show, Ed has been on the program no fewer than 30 times in the past 27 years. To listen to some of these interviews and special programs featuring Ed Stone, visit The Space Show website and search for "Stone" on the list of guest names page. UPDATE: Australian company Gilmour Space Technologies, is still waiting patiently to receive a launch permit from the Australian Space Agency for it's Eris orbital rocket.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 24 April 2024: Marking the 10th anniversary of the Rosetta mission, we continue the story of the arrival and completion of the Rosetta and Philae missions at comet 67P, Churyumov-Gerasimenko, in vox-pops, a poem and music. Also a report on how the comet was formed. (Inserts courtesy ESA) Australian Space Industry 2024 — Part 5: Katherine Bennell-Pegg graduates astronaut training at the European Astronaut Centre to become the first Australian-flagged astronaut Fate of Space Machines Company Optimus satellite still unclear Gilmour Space's Eris Flight Test 1 launch delayed for lack of a launch permit from the Australian Space Agency. (Insert courtesy CH10)

Katherine Bennell-Pegg from the Australian Space Agency joined ESA's astronaut candidates from the class of 2022 for basic training through a cooperation agreement with ESA. Tune in as she shares her experiences in astronaut training, her favourite lessons, and what keeps her inspired on her journey to the stars! This is episode 7 of our ESA Explores podcast series introducing the ESA astronaut class of 2022, recorded in March 2024. Find out more about the ESA astronaut class of 2022: https://blogs.esa.int/exploration/category/astronauts2022/esa-astronaut-candidates/ Glossary: AsCan - Astronaut Candidate, EAC - European Astronaut Centre, EVA - Extravehicular Activity Host and audio editing by Laura Zurmühlen, featuring music by Denzel Lorge and cover art by Gaël Nadaud.

On this bonus episode of The Space Show: Australian Space Industry 2024 - Part 4 — Federal Space Grants 2024 — The Details of twelve funding grants awarded by the Australian Space Agency. Funding boost to grow Aussie space sector Twelve new Australian space projects are supported that will build capability in our local space sector, as well as respond to key challenges and opportunities like climate change. The 12 projects, which align with NASA's Artemis mission, will share in more than $9 million in funding to help drive innovation and support cutting-edge Australian science. The Moon to Mars grants will assist these Australian companies to enter global space supply chains. Among the projects being supported are: Valiant Space (Qld) will receive $934,500 to develop a new non-toxic propulsion system that will support more sustainable and responsible use of space. NextAero (VIC) will receive $1,000,000 to design, manufacture and validate cutting-edge cryogenic rocket propellants, which are predicted to be central to next generation sustainable spacecraft and rocket systems. HEO (NSW) will receive $742,164 to develop advanced cameras for imaging satellites to better track space debris and objects, ensuring safe and sustainable use of space. Neumann Space (SA) will receive $1,000,000 to locally develop a world-class spacecraft electric propulsion manufacturing and test facility, to support national and international space missions. A full list of projects supported and detailed descriptions are available here: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/moon-to-mars-supply-chain-capability-improvement-grants/grant-recipients

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 27 March 2024: Vale Thomas P. Stafford Marking the death at age 93 of former Gemini, Apollo and Apollo-Soyuz astronaut Tom Stafford, with an explanation of how he came to be called, "The Mayor of Pad 19." (Inserts courtesy VoA) Australian Space Industry 2024 — Part 3 & Planet Earth — Episode 60 A dual topic feature: * Australian Space Agency funding grants boost * “The Democratisation of Space" (Maria Xygkaki, Senior Business Developer, Saber Astronautics, Adelaide) * Spiral Blue and the Optimus satellite (Mei He, Business Development Intern, Spiral Blue) * CyanoSat on Skykraft.

A new industry-wide group dedicated to promoting diversity in the space sector has launched with the support of the Australian Space Agency and Defence Space Command. The Australian Space Diversity Alliance (ASDA) aims to help senior leaders and minimise the barriers that marginalised groups face. This week, two of its co-founders, Mei He and Dr Elise Stephenson, talk about the initiative and what they hope it will achieve. 

Fruit flies, guinea pigs, frogs, monkeys, turtles, cats and dogs… all sorts of animals have been to space.Find out who made small steps for mankind before we could even spacewalk as Ann goes through the emotional turmoil of hearing animals in space. Featuring:James Foley, Author and Illustrator.Kerrie Dougherty OAM, Senior Heritage and Outreach Officer, Australian Space Agency.Emeritus Professor John P. Gluck, University of New Mexico and Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University.Michael Coggan, News Voice. What the Duck?! Season 6 will be back next week.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Matthew Crawford.

Another former detainee who was released into the community as a result of that high court ruling has been charged with a crime, Australia has recorded a drastic decline in children's school performance over the past 20 years, the Australian Space Agency has revealed the name of our first ever lunar rover, the Matildas will take on Canada in a second friendly match today, social media users have expressed their shock at what Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin sounds like now, Britney Spears' dad, Jamie, has had his leg amputated, after battling an infection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of "Astronomy Daily," hosts Steve Dunkley and his AI sidekick Hallie delve into the latest astronomical news and discoveries. The episode kicks off with a light-hearted exchange between Steve and Hallie, followed by updates from the Astronomy Daily newsletter.Key highlights include:1. SpaceX's latest achievements in lighting up the sky, showcasing their advancements in space exploration.2. The Australian Space Agency's moon rover naming competition, reflecting Australia's enthusiasm for space and public participation.3. The conjunction of Mars, an astronomical event causing several spacecraft to temporarily lose communication with Earth, highlighting the challenges in space missions.4. A groundbreaking Russian experiment, Sirius, involving six participants in a simulated space voyage for a year, aiming to understand the effects of long-term space travel on humans.5. A significant discovery by astronomers using a network of radio telescopes: capturing detailed views of a plasma jet from a supermassive black hole in a distant galaxy. This finding challenges existing theories about the formation and evolution of such jets.6. The Starship Test launch by SpaceX, which ended in an unexpected disintegration, underscoring the complexities and ongoing challenges in space technology development.7. The Australian Space Agency's shortlist of names for the country's first moon rover, with a public vote to decide the final name.The episode also features a special video on the SpaceNuts podcast group Facebook page, showcasing the journey of Artemis One's launch and Orion's moon orbit. Additionally, Steve shares insights into the latest SpaceX Starship test launch and its implications for future space missions.Listeners are encouraged to participate in the moon rover naming vote and to join the SpaceNuts podcast group on Facebook for more engaging space-related content. The episode concludes with a reminder to check out previous episodes of Astronomy Daily and to subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates on astronomical events and discoveries.#astronomy #space #news #podcast #astronomydaily #science #spacexThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5648921/advertisement

The ELO₂ consortium (of which One Giant Leap Australia Foundation is part of) has created a challenge for young students to learn about lunar rovers and what they are used for in anticipation of Australia's first lunar rover – part of the Australian Space Agency's Moon to Mars Trailblazer Initiative.Landing an Australian rover on the lunar surface will highlight the kind of space and STEM endeavours that children can aspire to, creating a ‘where were you' moment that hasn't been seen since Australia played a crucial role in helping NASA bring TV images of the first Moonwalk to the world in 1969.ELO₂ Little Dipper Challenge invites children aged 5-12 years old to experiment with common materials found at home or school in a creative project about space. The mission is to build and test a scoop, like the one that will be on the Australian lunar rover, to collect soil from the Moon.FInd out more at; www.elo2.au

In this episode of Space Café Radio, SpaceWatch.Global's publisher, Torsten Kriening, has an exciting conversation with Lukasz Wilczynski, President of Space Communications Alliance and European Space Foundation, Organizer of European Rover Challenge, about the bid of Poznan, Poland for the International Astronautical Congress  (IAC) 2026.Key takeaways from the conversation:Poznań as a Host for IAC 2026: Lukasz emphasizes the suitability of Poznań, Poland, for hosting the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). He mentions the city's history of hosting large international trade fairs and its strategic location, making it easily accessible by plane and train. Furthermore, Poznań offers a compact layout with various amenities like restaurants and hotels in close proximity.Cultural and Historical Significance of Poznań: Lukasz highlights that Poznań was the first capital of Poland and is rich in history, featuring landmarks like the King's Castle and the Imperial Palace. The city is also very inclusive, showing its liberal nature by supporting rights of the LGBTQ+ community.Support and Sponsors for IAC: Lukasz details the extensive support they've received from various organizations, including the Polish government, Polish Space Agency, space industry associations, European universities, and global space agencies such as ESA, EUSPA, and Australian Space Agency. Moreover, many state-owned companies and foreign corporations in Poland have expressed interest in supporting the event.Unique Aspects of Poznań's IAC Bid: Poznań promises several unique features if chosen as the IAC host:Free public transport for all delegates and student volunteers.Affordable accommodation for young professionals and students in dormitories.Hosting the European Rover Challenge (ERC) alongside the IAC.A special grant to sponsor 50 young professionals from emerging countries to attend the IAC.The local organizing committee is not led by a space agency but by the European Space Foundation, providing a different organizing experience.Decision Timeline: The choice of host for the IAC is between Poznań and another city, with the decision to be announced on the 6th of October 2023 at the IAF General Assembly. Lukasz expresses his hope and eagerness for Poznań to be chosen.Space Café Radio brings you talks, interviews, and reports from the team of SpaceWatchers while out on the road. Each episode has a specific topic, unique content, and a personal touch. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts at radio@spacewatch.globalPlease visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 27 September 2023: Space Show News Soyuz MS-23 returns to Earth: Russia's Sergey Prokopyev, Dmitry Petelin and NASA's Frank Rubio landed in their Soyuz MS-23 capsule at 11:17 UTC on 27 September on the Steppe of Kazakhstan after spending more than a year living aboard the International Space Station. The trio launched to the space station on 21 September 2022. A competition to name Australia's lunar rover: The Australian Space Agency, in partnership with NASA, is working with Australia's space industry to design and build an Australian-made rover. The rover will go to the Moon as part of a future Artemis mission by as early as 2026. Australians can enter a name that will be in the running to be selected for the rover. Individuals and schools across Australia can enter a rover name, along with a brief explanation for choosing it. To get Australian students excited and engaged in the opportunity, schools can download a presentation and supporting materials. Space Shuttle Discovery — Return to Flight: The 35th anniversary of the STS 26 mission by the Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery, the first after the STS 51-L Challenger disaster, told in word and music. (Audio inserts courtesy NASA)

One Giant Leap Australia Foundation, the Australian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are excited to announce the selection of an Australian student experiment to be conducted on the International Space Station (ISS). Shingo Nishimoto, a student studying Aerospace Engineering at The Australian National University, will have his experiment conducted on the ISS after entering the Asian Try Zero-G competition. https://onegiantleapfoundation.com.au/asian-try-zero-g/

The people of Melbourne were left gazing at the sky on Monday (August 7) night as the remains of a Russian rocket made a rather ominous appearance. The Australian Space Agency says the objects were planned to land into the ocean off the south-east coast of Tasmania

SpaceX to deliver ESA's Euclid vehicle into orbit. Vega-C launcher suffers another setback after the static firing test of the Zefiro 40 motor finds another anomaly. Viasat has successfully completed thermal vacuum testing on two satellites for the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission. SDA opens bidding for 100 new satellites to complete its Tranche 2 Transport Layer, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn. T-Minus Guest Today's guest is space philosopher Frank White. Frank's book The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution, describes the cognitive shift that results when viewing the Earth from space. We discuss whether commercial astronauts on suborbital flights experience the same reaction. You can connect with Frank on LinkedIn and find out more about his books on his website. Selected Reading How to follow the Euclid launch live- ESA Zefiro 40 Firing Test Preliminary Outcome- Avio ARCTIC SET FOR HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND AS POLAR MISSION COMPLETES KEY MILESTONE- Viasat SDA asks industry for 100 satellites in latest move toward 'global' data constellation - Breaking Defense  iRocket Contracts with U.S. Space Force to Transform How Launch Vehicles are Powered- Press Release  Firefly Aerospace Signs Agreement with Lockheed Martin for Alpha Launch Services- Firefly NASA's first robotic moon rover test drives in Silicon Valley- ABC Advanced Navigation awarded $5.2M in funding from Australian Space Agency for Future Lunar Exploration        Satellites spy on human trafficking 'compounds' (photo)- Space.com Investing in Space: India is the industry's 'sleeping giant,' according to an expert behind the international Artemis Accords- CNBC Audience Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 21 June 2023: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) extended mission phase Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) and the Hera mission follow-up Sixty Years of Women in Space: Marking the 60th anniversary of Valentina Tereshkova's Vostok 6 flight and the 40th anniversary of Sally Ride's STS-6 mission, a celebration of several female astronauts. Also, "Women in Space", a talk, recorded at the Space Association of Australia in South Melbourne, by Kerrie Dougherty (Management Team Member, Space Discovery Centre, Australian Space Agency in Adelaide) mentioning many other female astronauts.

In Episode 51 of the Space Industry podcast Hywel Curtis speaks with Joshua Western, CEO of Space Forge, and Lloyd Damp, CEO of Southern Launch.Space Forge is a UK-based company aiming to develop reusable on-orbit fabrication capabilities in order to carry out in-space manufacturing procedures, offer microgravity as a service, and return materials to Earth. Southern Launch owns and operates the only rocket launch ranges in Australia approved by the Australian Space Agency for space launches.In the podcast we discuss: How Space Forge aims to reliably and cost-effectively bring materials and equipment back to Earth from space What will differentiate Space Forge from private space station use and other in-space manufacturing concepts The regulatory aspects of operating launch and return facilities for space missions How the two companies are partnering to develop a commercial service for the future What sort of applications and business opportunities could be viable in-space manufacturing targets You can find out more about Space Forge and Southern Launch here on the company websites.And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA] 

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 17 May 2023: Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Director, Space Technology at the Australian Space Agency and now also Australia's first astronaut candidate in training with the European Space Agency, presents the 2022 Warren Centre Innovation Lecture at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Sydney. Katherine is introduced by Professor Ben Thornber, School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Sydney. Katherine presents a comprehensive look at the ambitions of the Australian Space Agency and the potentialities of the space industry in Australia, including: space as the high ground the four segments of space industry space and Australia Australian Space Agency roadmaps Earth observation access to space exploration services space industry resilience, workforce & skills Trailblazer lunar rover the innovation cycle questions and answers. (Audio inserts courtesy of the Warren Centre)

Talking Space returns for its fifteenth season with a new format! First up, we have a brief roundup of news, including Kathy Lueders retirement from NASA, with Ken Bowsersox set to take over Space Operations on May 1st, the cessation of Virgin Orbit's operations, more delays with Starliner, Soyuz's uncrewed return to Earth, and a special report on one of our favorite non-rocket vehicles at KSC from Mark. We then head down under as Kat provides an update on Australian space news, including AUKUS in space, NASA's visit to Canberra and Adelaide, including their announcement of a new Indigenous internship at JPL, and the first woman to be trained under the Australia Flag, Katherine Bennell-Pegg – who also happens to be the Director of Space Technology at the Australian Space Agency. Mark continues our show with a discussion of the next Artemis RS-25, and shares some facts about the engines from Aerojet Rocketdyne that were even new to us on the show. Gene rounds the show off with a discussion of the complicated funding and politics of the VERITAS mission to Venus, which has encountered delays and setbacks (and what amounts to a “soft cancellation”), despite being on budget and time and the exciting announcement of volcanic activity on Venus. We dedicate this show to the memory of Helene Smith. Please be sure to let us know what you think of the new format and let us know your thoughts on the topics of the show.  Show recorded: 4-1-2023 Host: Sawyer Rosenstein Panelists: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, & Dr. Kat Robison

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is John Moody ... John Moody is a Chairman/CEO of Pacific Joint Space Facility Australia, creating an Australian Space Industry in the Area of Heavy Lift Space Launches. A Roadmap Advisor to the Australian Space Agency.

Who made small steps for man before man could even space walk? Featuring: James Foley, Author and Illustrator. Kerrie Dougherty OAM, Senior Heritage and Outreach Officer, Australian Space Agency. Emeritus Professor John P. Gluck, University of New Mexico and Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University. Michael Coggan, News Voice.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Editor.  Additional mastering: Matthew Crawford. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

Who made small steps for man before man could even space walk? Featuring: James Foley, Author and Illustrator. Kerrie Dougherty OAM, Senior Heritage and Outreach Officer, Australian Space Agency. Emeritus Professor John P. Gluck, University of New Mexico and Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University. Michael Coggan, News Voice.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Editor.  Additional mastering: Matthew Crawford. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

On our special episode this month, TaPod speaks with Harry Godber from Flare.Harry is an amazing individual  - he helped establish the Australian Space Agency (yes you heard right) and now he runs strategy at Flare.Did you know that 75% of employees value benefits and financial advice in the workplace, yet less than 1/3 of employers provide these services?In an environment where we are all competing for the best talent and more importantly competing to KEEP our best talent don't you think that catering to what 75% of employees want is a good start?It's a nice short episode and is jam-packed with great advice. Get around it.

Australia was one of the first countries to launch a satellite from its territory. It has been a part of the space race since the days of the Cold War by hosting tracking stations which are essential for space missions. But Australia never ended up with a space programme and did not develop indigenous space capabilities. But this is all set to change. In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav Satyanath host the Head of the Australian Space Agency, Enrico Palermo, to learn about Australia's space ambitions and the growth of its space industry.You can follow Aditya Ramanathan on twitter: https://twitter.com/adityascriptsYou can follow Pranav Satyanath on twitter: https://twitter.com/duke_notnukemCheck out Takshashila's courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredDo follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.https://twitter.com/IVMPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/Follow the show across platforms:Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon MusicDo share the word with you folks!

澳洲太空總署（Australian Space Agency）證實，早前從天而降的一件大型焦黑太空垃圾在澳洲一座牧場上，是來自美國億萬富豪馬斯克（Elon Musk）的太空任務計劃Space X。今日鐳射全方位張艾利和大家探討一下今次的發現和太空垃圾的問題。

We speak with Daniel O'Toole, Senior Adviser for Space within the Sector Team for Defence, Space and Infrastructure at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). In addition to his role at Austrade, Daniel has also served as partial secondee at the Australian Space Agency since 2018. In this capacity he works on joint Austrade-Space Agency initiatives that help promote the growth of the Australian space industry through international market programs and opportunities. Prior to joining Austrade in 2016, Daniel worked for two Japanese organisations that worked to build partnerships in Australia. He worked for the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals Organisation (JOGMEC), where he led research on issues impacting the local minerals market. He then worked for the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) in Sydney, helping to connect Australian and Japanese businesses and increase two way trade and investment between Japan and Australia. Daniel holds a Bachelor of International Studies from the University of New South Wales and a Masters of Strategic Affairs from the Australian National University.Recorded for Australia in Space TV, Friday, 29 July 2022 (Due to a technical issue the video version is not available)For more episodes visit www.australiainspace.com.au#Austrade #space #asitii

India will station maritime patrol aircraft in Australia amid ongoing concerns of hostility in the Indo-Pacific region, a move that comes as part of a larger package that will see the Australian government commit around AU$200 million (US$147 million) into developing the relationship. https://ept.ms/3Js49Y2 patrol aircraft, Indo-Pacific, Scott Morrison, Narendra Modi, Australia, India, Australian Space Agency

In this episode, Dr Simon McKenzie talks with Dr Tristan Moss about history of Australia in Space. They discuss the history of Australia in space, starting with its beginnings in a rocket range in Woomera in the 1960s to the recent founding of the Australian Space Agency. They discuss the patchy approach that Australia has taken to space exploitation, and put it into a broader perspective. Dr Tristan Moss is a senior lecturer in the Griffith Asia Institute. He is a historian researching Australian space history and the history of the ADF with a focus on its culture and policy. His current research focuses on a history of Australian space activities, 1957 – 2020, and he is also working on a history of sex in the Australian military.  He is the author of Guarding the Periphery: The Australian Army in Papua New Guinea, 1951–75 (Cambridge University Press, 2017), and co-editor of Beyond Combat: Australian military activity away from the battlefields (NewSouth Books, 2018). Tristan has worked on the Official History of Australian operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and East Timor at the Australian War Memorial and on the Official History of peacekeeping. Further readingBrett Biddington, 'Is Australia Really Lost in Space?', (2021) 57 Space Policy The work of Asif A. SiddiqiDesmond Ball, Bill Robinson, Richard Tanter and others, The Pine Gap ProjectKerrie Dougherty, Australia in Space (2017: ATF Press)Peter Morton, Fire Across the Desert (2017: Department of Defence)

How should we regulate commercial actors who want to mine the Moon for resources? It's not science fiction, it's a question nations and the international community is facing right now, as the US released the controversial Artemis Accords last year, and discussions at the UN ramp up on this issue. Join me as I talk with Professor Emeritus Steven Freeland about international space law-making mechanisms and the challenge of regulating resource extraction, a key issue for 21st century commercial and international competition.

“War and Peace in Outer Space: Law, Policy, Ethics” Cassandra Steer and Matthew Hersch (ed.s), (Oxford University Press).  SpaceWatch.globalANU College of LawANU Institute for Space

Grey Nurses are mysterious figures that appear in hospitals all across the world, regardless of culture or region. Who are they and where do they come from? It's hard to say - but Adelaide, South Australia may be the key to finding out.   Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesandwitchdemeanors Submit your feedback or personal stories to crimesandwitchdemeanors@gmail.com  Like The Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimesandwitchdemeanors  Episode Transcript: Available below the sources in the show notes Visit the website: https://www.crimesandwitchdemeanors.com    Sources: Alison Green's answer to Nurses, have you ever seen the ghost of a recently deceased patient? - Quora. (n.d.). Retrieved May 3, 2021, from https://www.quora.com/Nurses-have-you-ever-seen-the-ghost-of-a-recently-deceased-patient/answer/Alison-Green-104?ch=10&share=081d3000&srid=ua4ka   aquilareen. (2019). North Adelaide Calvary Hospital chapel [Photo]. https://www.flickr.com/photos/31967465@N04/48810339713/ at 3:54pm, 31st October 2017. (n.d.).   Aldershot's “Haunted” Military Hospital: Who Is The Grey Lady? Forces Network. Retrieved April 29, 2021, from https://www.forces.net/news/aldershots-haunted-military-hospital-who-grey-lady   Austin Health: The ghosts that roam our hospitals. (n.d.). Retrieved April 29, 2021, from https://www.austin.org.au/ghoststhatroamourhospitals/   GREY LADY OF NORTH ADELAIDE CITY'S BEST GHOST STORY. (1929, October 17). Register News-Pictorial (Adelaide, SA : 1929 - 1931), 30.   History and heritage. (n.d.). Calvary Health Care. Retrieved May 8, 2021, from https://www.calvarycare.org.au/about/heritage/   Museum, O. (2017, September 14). 30 Nurses Share their Most Blood-Curdling Hospital Ghost Stories. The Occult Museum. http://www.theoccultmuseum.com/nurses-share-hospital-ghost-stories/   Paranormal Investigation at the Former Royal Adelaide Hospital—Searching for the 'Grey Nurse'—Review of Adelaide's Haunted Horizons Ghost Tours, Adelaide, Australia. (n.d.). Tripadvisor. Retrieved April 29, 2021, from http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g255093-d6948983-r596869442-Adelaide_s_Haunted_Horizons_Ghost_Tours-Adelaide_Greater_Adelaide_South_Australi.html   Smith, K. & R.N. (2017, October 31). 8 Terrifying Ghost Stories as Shared by Nurses. Nurseslabs. https://nurseslabs.com/8-ghost-stories-shared-nurses/   Strangways Terrace. (n.d.-a). State Library of South Australia. Retrieved May 11, 2021, from https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/B+43308   Strangways Terrace. (n.d.-b). State Library of South Australia. Retrieved May 11, 2021, from https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/B+8517   Strangways Terrace. (n.d.-c). State Library of South Australia. Retrieved May 11, 2021, from https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/B+7428   Strangways Terrace, North Adelaide. (n.d.). State Library of South Australia. Retrieved May 11, 2021, from https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/B+1294   The Grey Nurse. (2011, May 10). Personal Ghost Stories. https://personalghoststories.wordpress.com/2011/05/10/the-grey-nurse/   The Grey Nurse Hospital Ghost Phenomena—Truth or Urban Myth? (2020, March 1). Haunted Horizons Adelaide. https://adelaidehauntedhorizons.com.au/grey-nurse-hospital-ghost/   William Younghusband. (2020). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Younghusband&oldid=941797985   Transcript: Hello, and welcome to another episode of Crimes & Witch-Demeanors!  The paranormal podcast where we go beyond rehashing wikipedia pages and delve into archival and historic resources to uncover the truth behind our favorite spooky tales.  I'm your host and sardonic librarian, Joshua Spellman. N Today's episode has been inspired by recent personal events dealing with hospitals and nurses and the title is of course inspired by Willam.  If you know, you know, if you don't, you don't.  And that's fine, some of us have our own little club.   Today's topic took me on quite the journey (as good research often tends to do): you begin one place and think you know where you're going to land but you wind up in an entirely unintended location.  And in this case — that's fine!  I mean, that's how the scientific process works.  Never try and prove your own hypothesis, be your own worst enemy — like I am in my love life.   But today I went from researching phenomenon spanning continents to zeroing in on the homes and hospitals of the beautiful coastal capital of South Australia—Adelaide,.  Not a bad place to end up, if you ask me!   So settle in, buckle up, we've got a long flight ahead. ____   “Alright, you've got this” Cassie said to herself in the mirror, splashing water on her face. This was her first night on the job as an evening nurse in a new facility — and through a series of unfortunate events — she was the only one on staff.  Something like this wouldn't happen back in the city, but things are different when you're in a small town…as Cassie would soon find out.   Making her way back out to the nurses station, Cassie paused to look around.  The hubbub and bustling activity of the day had all but faded away.  By this time, most of the patients were already asleep in their beds, leaving Cassie feeling unnaturally alone.  The place felt almost abandoned.  Even the smallest of sounds: a patient's distant cough, the water dripping from the leaky faucet, her footsteps on the ground, bounced and echoed through the tiled halls; rising and falling in a cacophony of silence.   BZZT!   Cassie nearly jumped out of her skin.  It was only the call button of a patient requiring assistance.  She made her way over to the patient's room “Hi there, I'm Cassie, the new evening nurse, what seems to be the matter” she glanced at the patient's chart “Miss Roebel?”    “Oh please dear, call me Trish” the old woman replied “I have the bladder of a small old lady despite being a spry young thing of 79” she chuckled “if you could please help me on over to the lavatory”   “Oh, of course!” Cassie replied, rushing to Trish's bedside to help her up.  She walked Trish over to the bathroom and onto the toilet.  BZZT!  Another patient needing assistance.  “Do you mind if I go and help them?  It can give you your privacy” Cassie asked.   “Oh, of course!” Trish replied.   “But don't try any funny business and try and get back to bed on your own” Cassie warned, mockingly wagging her finger at Trish.   “Aye, aye captain!” Trish retorted as Cassie made her way to assist the other patient.   He was an older gentleman who, while trying to get comfortable in bed, had accidentally ripped out his IV.  Cassie was still a little nervous and being new, it took her minute to locate the sterile needles.  After successfully administering the IV, which took a little longer than expected since the man was afraid of needles, Cassie rushed back over to Trish's room.   And that's when she found Trish…tucked neatly into bed, ready for sleep.  “Trish…” Cassie started, “I told you to wait for me so I could help you into bed.  You could have fallen!” “Oh…but I didn't!” Trish exclaimed, “the other nurse came in and helped me”   Confused, Cassie asked with skepticism “The other nurse?”   “The one in the grey uniform, with the hat”   “Ah, yes.  Of course” Cassie replied, not wanting to alarm the old woman “Goodnight Trish” she said as she turned off her light.   As Cassie made her way back into the hall, the phone at the nurse's station began to ring.  She rushed over to answer, “Hello, Valley County medical center, Cassie speaking”   “Oh, hi Cassie!  This is Frida, the day nurse, I just wanted to check in and make sure everything is going alright before I headed to sleep, my apologies that we're so short staffed”   “Oh, hello Frida!  Yes, yes, everything is going alright…but did you happen to have someone else come in to help work my shift?  I just came back from a patient who-“   Frida cut her off, “Oh…so you've already seen her then?”   “Seen…who?”   “Oh, never mind.” Said Frida, “Just something silly.  Anyways, have a good night, please call if anything urgent comes up”   “Of course, thanks for checking in.  Goodnight!” Cassie said, hanging up the phone.  What was she on about?  But Cassie didn't have time to mull it over as she heard the echo of shuffling of feet.  Another patient out of bed?    Cassie got up from the nurses station and peered around the corner.  There was someone at the end of the long hall.  Cassie squinted to see clearer in the dim light, was that Trish?  “Trish!” Cassie scolded, walking closer “I told you not to get out of bed on your own”   As she made her way closer to the figure she realized it was a nurse.  She was dressed in grey from head to toe, with a funny old-fashioned hat.  The nurse nodded to Cassie with a wry smile and winked as she tilted her cap.  Then, suddenly the woman turned on her heel, walked straight into the adjoining wall and vanished.   ___   Stories like Cassie's are not unfamiliar to nurses — regardless of culture or region.  Benign nurse figures are often seen roaming hospitals across the world and are referred to as Grey Nurses or Grey ladies because of the color of their uniforms.    Are these apparitions the spirits of departed healthcare workers who loved their jobs so much in life that they carry on in death? Which I find hard to believe…while there are many great nurses out there on the front lines saving us from the pandemic I immediately think of all my high school bullies who can barely spell catheter let alone insert one who are now probably all angels of death…   Which is actually a great segway while throwing some subtle shade at former cheerleaders—maybe grey nurses are not ghosts at all but instead are inhuman spirits taking on a familiar form, who seek to comfort and care for our sick and dying.  I guess that's literally the definition an angel?  Well, not the kind that are concentric spinning rings of fire with seventeen glowing eyes that are so horrifying that gazing upon them them will wreck your feeble human mind…you know like kind of angels in the Bible.  But you know, grey nurses are like the hallmark, Touched By an Angel type that Christians believe in despite their holy book describing them as horrific creatures.   But I digress.    While we may not have all the answers to these questions, we can surely try and answer them.   Despite being a worldwide paranormal phenomenon, my research kept circling back to hospitals in one city: Adelaide.  Specifically, the former Adelaide Royal Hospital, now known as Lot Fourteen and Austin Hospital.   Unlike the Windsor Hotel from last week, Austin Hospital has an entire webpage devoted to stories from staff about their ghostly grey nurse.   This following story is from their former Divisional Director of Cancer and Neurosciences, Cherie Cheshire…which, by the way, is an amazingly alliterative name.  If you're looking to name a character in a book you're writing I suggest you snatch that name up before somebody else takes it!  Anyway, here is her story:   “We were supposed to be three nurses on night shift, but we were short staffed and only had two. One patient named Carol had complete paralysis due to MS. She could not take a drink of water herself however suffered from terrible dry mouth. So, the nursing staff attended to her at least hourly to help her sip some water, even overnight. On this shift we were flat out. At around 9.30pm I filled Carol's one litre jug with iced water and gave her a drink. It then got very busy and I didn't manage to go back to her room until midnight. When I did, she only had half a jug of water. She told me the other nurse had been in several times and helped her drink. I knew this wasn't right however checked with the other nurse who said she had not been in the room. When I asked Carol about who helped her with her water again, she said it was the older agency nurse in the old-fashioned grey dress…”   This next story from the former director of Nursing and former ICU Unit Manager, Jen Hancock, served as the inspiration to the narrative portion of today's episode:   “While working nights on the old 6A in Heidelberg House, the buzzer rang and a lady needed a pan. I took it to her and asked her to buzz when finished. Ten minutes later, there was no buzz, so l went to check. She was lying down in bed half asleep, curtains pulled back. She told me that the other nurse in the grey uniform with a veil had taken it and made her comfortable. I was working with a male Enrolled Nurse. I asked the Registered Nurse who was between the three wards in Heidelberg House, if she knew anyone in a different uniform. She didn't. I was later told it was a common occurrence in Heidelberg House and that patients had often described the grey nurse.”   Other nurses reported ghostly occurrences like floating utensils, a hallways that is always ice cold at night, and seeing the grey nurse turn a corner and disappear.   The former Royal Adelaide Hospital, which I believe has been converted or demolished in favor of residential and commercial space, also had tales of the Grey nurse.    I tried to do some digging, but there isn't much to go on with these stories: no name, no cause of death, no era, no nothing.   However, I did manage to dig up an old newspaper article about a ghost story that has been circulating for at least a century and a half: the Grey Lady of Adelaide.  This specter is known as the first ghost of Adelaide…which is a little Eurocentric considering there were probably many Aboriginal ghosts prior to the colonization of the area but I digress… the color association here is interesting. Could this Grey Lady and the grey nurses be one in the same?   The ghost of the Grey Lady was said to haunt Younghusband Mansion.  I was curious where this mansion was located — was it in the vicinity of one of these hospitals?  Or perhaps it was demolished and one of the aforementioned hospitals built over top.   I found my answer in the October 17, 1929 issue of The Register News-Pictorial. It reads thusly:     GREY LADY OF NORTH ADELAIDE - CITY'S BEST GHOST STORY And There Was Another In A Castle WhoLeft Illicit Still Behind   ROMANTIC GHOST WHO SAT IN CELLAR SHE haunted the Younghusband mansion, this Grey Lady of North Adelaide, and in the basement each night could be seen, 60 years and less ago, sitting in her chair in her own particular cellar. Memory recalls only that much of this spirit with the romantic title, but when the Nursing Sisters of Calvary Hospital became owners of the Younghusband mansion, they closed the Grey Lady's cellar. And the Grey Lady went out of memory. The Archbishop of Adelaide (Dr. Spence), when he laid the foundation stone of a convent home for the Nursing Sisters of the Calvary Hospital, North Adelaide, revived, perhaps, Adelaide's two sole ghost stories.   He recalled that the sisters never saw the Grey Lady but the story, no doubt, added to their discomfort. The acre on which Calvary Hospital stands was first owned by Robert Gouger, the State's first Colonial Secretary. He, too, owned land near the present Gouger street, where he built his home, and there were buried his wife and child. This is the foundation of the story of the Grey Lady, it is thought. However illogical might be the idea of the North Adelaide property being haunted, the story grew, and was known up to 29 years ago, when the Nursing Sisters took over the property from the Baker family. When the old house was pulled down to give place to the present modern structure at Calvary Hospital, the story gained another lease of life.       I wanted to learn a little bit more about this mansion and it led me down…quite the path.  If you follow the podcast on instagram @crimesandwitchdemeanors then you already know where this is going.    The article wasn't very clear on whether Calvary Hospital was the mansion, replaced the mansion, or if the mansion was just used as a convent for the Nuns of Calvary Hospital.   In trying to answer these questions, I stumbled across the blog of a man named Allen Tiller.  Who, if you've seen the original Teen Titans cartoon, is a dead-ringer for the villain Control Freak.  He is quote “a historian, genealogist, author, paranormal investigator, and the 2017 emerging South Australian Historian of the Year.”   Quite the decorated man! Now, although his website looks like it was plucked straight from Xanga, awful div transparencies and all, it was useful because it led me to his book, The Haunts of Adelaide: History, Mystery, and the Paranormal REVISED EDITION.  The revised part is in all caps so you know it's important.    However, I'm grateful for his book because it includes a chapter on the Younghusband Mansion - for which there is virtually no digital resources on.  I'm just glad I have Kindle unlimited so I didn't have to pay for it.  The entire introduction read like a thread of rage-tweets lambasting the prior publisher.  Maybe not the best look, Allen.  Save it for twitter.  Not the book.  It kind of diminishes what credibility you earned.  But I'm not the 2017 Emerging South Australian Historian of the Year so you know, I should probably keep my big mouth shut.   Here's what I've gleaned for his book:   The parcel of land Younghusband mansion was built on was originally purchased tin 1837 by Robert Cock during the first land sale held in Adelaide.  Later, Cock sold the land to the first colonial secretary of South Australia: Robert Gouger.   Gouger bought the land because he was under the impression that its high elevation would help ease the pain of his ailing wife, Harriet, who was suffering from tuberculosis.  They erected  a modest wooden cabin on the land but sadly the high elevation proved to offer no health benefits and Harriet, along with her infant child, died.  Gouger buried both his wife and child on the land, though they were later moved and interred at West Terrace cemetery.   This history is what led to the story of the Grey Lady as outlined in the news article.  However, its legacy doesn't end there.  In 1842 the land was sold to Edward Stephens and then again in 1846 to William Younghusband.   William Younghusband was an Englishman who made a killing investing in the Burra Mines and his house reflected his wealth.  Younghusband Mansion at one point was once known as the finest home in Adelaide…though that may be because it was the only one of its kind in the area.  The mansion was opulent and grand: it had a ballroom, ornate gardens, secret rooms, underground tunnels, a unique iron fence, and it was outfitted head to toe in cedar.   After Younghusband's death in 1865, the house changed hands quite a few times before the the lease came to rest in the hands of Miss Isabella Baker in 1883.  Miss Baker had plans to convert the home into a private hospital but she could not do so until the owned the property herself.  It took some time, but after six years she finally convinced the remaining trustee to relinquish the property. The mansion became the living quarters of the nuns.  The two rooms facing the streets were used as bedrooms, behind them was a box room, below a large basement, and there was another room that had been sealed up. Behind the seal was a room that had not been finished during the Younghusband's occupation of the home.  It was full of construction materials, dust, and rocks.  During the time the Younghusband's stayed in the house, many people noticed the sealed up room, and because many people knew about Gouger's wife and her baby that died on the property, the legend of the Grey Lady began.  The story really took off in 1869 when a newspaper published a story about a ghost spotted sitting in a chair in the basement.  Younghusband mansion was eventually torn down and Calvary Hospital was built on the grounds.  Could the Grey Lady have become one of the grey nurses?  Or is her entity altogether separate? The former Royal Adelaide Hospital was one of the biggest hotspots of grey nurse encounters.  Allegedly, a whole floor of the building was closed due to paranormal activity in the 1980's, though no evidence of this exists.  It seems a little farfetched. As with most grey nurses, her identity was unknown but her story follows the usual pattern: she was the wife of a doctor who died on the operating table, she died in a car accident on her way to work, she was pushed down the stairs by a mental health patient, or she accidentally delivered a fatal overdose and committed suicide. The Royal Adelaide Hospital has moved to a new building and the old one was partially demolished and partially renovated and converted into shops, apartments, and the new location for the Australian Space Agency. Construction workers on the site witnessed paranormal activity.  Allegedly, a number of workers sent messages to our good friend Allen Tiller describing their encounters.  Frequently, a “person in blue” was spotted on the upper floors watching the construction staff work.  When they called security to find the person, since it's dangerous to be on an active construction site, no one was found.  This happened on numerous occasions. Now again.  My brain always goes to speedy squatters, and no I'm not talking about me the day after I have chipotle.  An abandoned building is the perfect place for someone to seek shelter with little risk of running into anyone. Regardless, the construction workers believe it to be a ghost and the blue outfit could possibly be scrubs.  I will say that oftentimes grey can appear blue in certain circumstances.  White ladies, men in black hats, and grey nurses…are they distinct spirits who choose to appear in these forms?  Or are they archetypes that have been burned into our collective subconscious?  It's safe to say we may never learn the identities of these homogenous haunts, if they are ghosts at all.  But they do make for fun stories to tell in the dark. Next week's episode is going to be my personal ghost stories and will follow a different format than usual.  Next week is my birthday week, and I'm also getting the second dose of my vaccine so I'm planning on feeling icky for a few days and would rather not have to write a few thousand words with a fever!  So if that interests you, you have something to look forward to! If you know anyone who would enjoy the show — please share it with them!  Word of mouth, and a pyramid scheme, is the best way to grow our family of bibli-ahh-graphers.  Follow the podcast's instagram for goodies, and of course, if you're listening on overcast hit that little star icon, if you're an Apple fiend, please leave a kind review! And remember, if you find yourself in a hospital…keep your eyes peeled for a grey nurse, never badmouth previous publishers in your revised edition..its' quite unbecoming…and as always, stay spooky.  Bye~

What can space law learn from cyber law, and how does national security law interact with commercial regulation of these critical technologies? Join me as I speak with Dr Dominique Dalla-Pozza, Senior Lecturer at ANU College of Law and one of Australia's leading experts on national security law. We talk about the new Australian “Critical Infrastructures” bill that came out of Home Affairs, what it means to regulate space technologies and cyber technologies from a national security perspective, and also the diversity of careers and issues in national security.  https://law.anu.edu.au/people/dominique-dalla-pozza

Andrea Boyd grew up loving the science fiction series Star Trek. And when she wasn't at school, conducting science experiments or staring at the TV, she was staring at the sky. But when the world's best engineers built the International Space Station, Andrea realised science fact was better than science fiction. She worked hard to become their only Aussie flight controller, talking to the astronauts who lived in the space station as it orbited Earth. But Andrea didn't stop there — she wanted to bring space exploration to Australia. She convinced the country's leading academics, businesspeople, and the government to open the Australian Space Agency. Narrated by netballer and physiotherapy student, Gabi Simpson. Extra narration by Peggy Webber.

Publications:“War and Peace in Outer Space: Law, Policy, Ethics” Cassandra Steer and Matthew Hersch (ed.s), (Oxford University Press).  Find out more: SpaceWatch.globalANU College of LawANU Institute for Space

It has been two years since the official launch of the Australian Space Agency. While the Agency is still young, it has opened exciting doors for the nation from fast-growing startups to multi-national collaborations. We look at how Australia's space industry is expanding, what we can do to stay competitive, and how to maximise the benefits of private industry alongside government at the final frontier. Dr Cassandra Steer (Mission Specialist with the ANU Institute for Space, and a Senior Lecturer at the College of Law), Adam Gilmour (CEO and co-founder of Gilmour Space, a venture-funded space technology and rocket company), and Aude Vignelles (Chief Technology Officer at the Australian Space Agency), join our host Professor Alan Duffy (Director of the Space Technology and Industry Institute at Swinburne University of Technology and Lead Scientist of the Royal Institution of Australia) to discuss.Find the science of everything at cosmosmagazine.com

When the US created Space Force last year, it raised a lot of eyebrows, and some ridicule. But did you know that US Air Force Space Command existed for decades already? And that China already has a space force? And that Canada, France and Japan are all seeking set up something similar? Even with this increased militarization of space, there is still a lot of law governing these activities. Space is anything but a lawless “Wild West”, and to learn more I speak with Duncan Blake, former space lawyer and Wing Commander with the Royal Australian Air Force, currently Senior Researcher at UNSW Canberra. What does space law say about military activities in space?“War and Peace in Outer Space: Law, Policy, Ethics” Cassandra Steer and Matthew Hersch (ed.s), (Oxford University Press).  SpaceWatch.globalANU College of LawANU Institute for Space

As our activities in space become more complex and exciting, there are many questions as to how to govern and regulate these new technologies, as well as the ways they impact our daily lives. How do we deal with arms control in space, and how do bodies of law like the law of armed conflict, environmental law, human rights, intellectual property, finance and insurance, national security, cyber law and treaty interpretation apply to space? What are the rules governing future activities like the mining of natural resources, or space tourism? What licences and permits are needed to launch and operate objects in space? And how does the Australian Space Agency and it's counterparts in other countries govern national space activities?Join Dr Cassandra Steer as she talks about the key space law and policy issues facing us in the 21st century, with leading experts in space law from Australia and around the world, and other fields of law, which may surprise you in their application to space.

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by HG Nelson, Greta Lee Jackson and Anthony Ackroyd as they discuss the coronavirus outbreak, the demine of Holden and the launch of the Australian Space Agency. And stay listening at the end for another Letter from America with Tommy Dean.

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by HG Nelson, Greta Lee Jackson and Anthony Ackroyd as they discuss the coronavirus outbreak, the demine of Holden and the launch of the Australian Space Agency. And stay listening at the end for another Letter from America with Tommy Dean.