Space Technology and Industry Institute
The Space Technology and Industry Institute is the engine room for innovation and economic growth in the final frontiers of astrophysics, aerospace, aviation, AI and more.
Swinburne’s Space Technology and Industry Institute combines internationally competitive capabilities in astrophysics, aerospace, aviation, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence to tackle challenges at the forefront of human understanding and imagination.
The new institute will propel innovation and economic growth in a global sector projected to be worth $1 trillion by 2040. It fosters education at every level, from vocational training to PhD.
Our research
The Space Technology and Industry Institute collaborates with future-focussed industry partners to identify needs, design solutions and develop technologies in a range of fields central to the space sector.
Our people
Our team comprises experts in aerospace technology, and next-generation design and manufacturing.
Space science and technology courses
School-leavers, current students and professionals can all find courses to propel them into the next generation of space technology innovators. Explore our range of courses today.
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Space Technology
When you study space technology at Swinburne, you'll explore the most exciting topics in space science, such as: microgravity science, space environment, and space entrepreneurship.
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Micro-credentials
Industry relevant, six-week, micro-credential courses synthesising critical elements of the global space industry ecosystem to support growth of the space workforce.
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Youth Space Innovation Challenge
Secondary students can design and lead an experiment that blasts off to the International Space Station each year through the Swinburne Youth Space Innovation Challenge.
Work with us
We have a talented group of scientists and engineers with a broad range of expertise across space technology – we can work with you to drive innovation and help solve your complex problems.
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Get in touch
Tell us your challenges, ideas or big questions, and we’ll work with you to share our expertise. Call us on +61 3 9214 5177 or email spaceinstitute@swinburne.edu.au.
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Come together
Relevant experts from our team will work with you to create ideas and identify possible solutions to the challenges we are facing.
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Resource
If the project needs funding, that is something we can tackle together with various opportunities to explore.
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Find the solutions
We design and implement a research project to address the issues at hand and deliver innovative, achievable solutions.
Partnerships
The Space Technology and Industry Institute can connect you to the innovative work of Swinburne’s internationally renowned Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing as well as the three Australian Research Council Centres of Excellence that Swinburne is a part of:
Our latest news
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- Astronomy
I’m training to become Australia’s first woman astronaut. Here’s what it takes
Going to space is no easy task and requires a lot of training to achieve. Analysis for The Conversation by Kim Ellis Hayes, Swinburne University of Technology.
Wednesday 04 August 2021 -
- Astronomy
Swinburne celebrates women astronomers
To mark Women Astronomers Day, Swinburne is sharing the stories of some of the amazing women improving our understanding of space.
Friday 30 July 2021 -
We must include more women in physics — it would help the whole of humanity
Gender equality in physics academia and industry must improve, as studies reveal how little representation and respect there is for women in this space. Analysis for The Conversation by Cathy Foley, Prajval Shastri and Sarah Maddison, Swinburne University of Technology.
Friday 30 July 2021 -
- Astronomy
- Technology
- Science
Billionaires’ space race could help our planet
The trip of a lifetime for the world’s billionaires could change their perspective, and then the world.
Monday 19 July 2021 -
- Astronomy
Milestone discovery of two neutron star-black hole collisions
Australian scientists led the discovery of the collision of the two most extreme objects in the Universe.
Tuesday 29 June 2021
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If your organisation would like to collaborate with us to solve a complex problem, or you simply want to contact our team, get in touch by calling +61 3 9214 5177 or emailing spaceinstitute@swinburne.edu.au.