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Major Elissa Milford ADF researcher. | Newsreel

World-first research to boost ICU patient outcomes

A word-first medical study by Australian Defence Force researchers is aiming to reduce the risk for critically ill patients in need of platelet transfusions. The ADF

Green light for rocket launches in North Queensland

A Gold Coast aerospace company is weeks away from launching rockets off the Queensland Coast. Gilmour Space Technologies operates the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North

Bats and boxers drive billions for defence industry

Queensland’s defence manufacturing industry has received a shot in the arm with two recent billion-dollar announcements. Following approval by the German Parliament

Hopes high for more Aussies to become astronauts

All Australians should be in the running to be part of the nation’s first manned space flight, according to Australian-raised reserve astronaut Dr Meganne

Artist's impression of lunar rover on moon. | Newsreel

Brisbane’s Raytracer shoots for the moon

A Brisbane-based space technology company has joined the team tasked with designing Australia’s first lunar rover. Raytracer, headquartered in Bowen Hills, has joined

Australian defence industry critical to national security

The Federal Government has released a plan that defines the strategic rationale for a sovereign defence industrial base and sets out pathways for maximising support for

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