Space Science and Technology for Australian Resilience
Human use of space is growing rapidly—for exploration, environmental monitoring, commercial activities, and more.
Our Centre is transforming our understanding of the conditions in space. We use satellite technologies to observe our Sun and changing planet and support better ways to manage it. We also help shape policies to ensure space is used safely, responsibly, and for the benefit of all.
What we do
Our focus is to discover and understand the complex dynamic processes that occur from the Sun to the surface of the Earth. This includes monitoring of the Earth’s atmosphere and surface from space using novel analysis techniques.
It also includes development of new satellite technologies new policies for space exploration. Distant star-planet systems inform our understanding of space weather processes.
Our goals
Our goals are to transform our understanding of:
- the conditions on Earth and in near-Earth space, and
- the magnetic activity on the Sun that drives these conditions.
To achieve these goals, we:
- Undertake scientific discovery in space, with special focus on the changing Australian landscape
- Develop the technologies that enable scientific discovery in space.
- Develop policy to enable safe use of space technologies.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.