Astra Program

We're thrilled that our director, Georgi Coddington, is presenting today at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan! She will be speaking about her paper "The Astra program: Spearheading Peer-Led Workforce Development in Australia’s Space Sector" to the world’s largest space audience. We are proud to see the Astra Program represented on such a global stage, and we're confident that Georgi will do an outstanding job showcasing how we're shaping the future of Australia's space workforce. If you’re at IAC, catch her session today at 13:20 at Screen 43!  Be sure to check out her post below for more details.

🚨 Extended Deadline! 🚨 We’ve extended applications for Program Coordinators to Monday, September 30th. 🚀 Don’t miss your chance to join the Astra team and help deliver an exciting program focused on Australia’s role in the global space sector. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gXK--fNS Image: Globular Cluster NGC 1850, Hubble

Don't miss out - apply now to join the Astra team and help shape this year’s program! 🚀 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gXK--fNS Image: the Crab Nebula, Webb/Chandra

Applications closing this week! Join the Astra team as a Program Coordinator and connect with the Australian space industry while helping deliver this year’s program on Australia’s role in the global space sector. More information in the application below, or email us at astra@ayaa.com.au 🚀 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gXK--fNS Image: The hidden intricacies of Messier 106, taken by JWST

🌌 We are looking for six enthusiastic Program Coordinators to join our team! As a coordinator, you'll: ✨ Facilitate workshops on current space issues ✨ Lead a team of students and young professionals ✨ Work with industry stakeholders ✨ Engage with multidisciplinary perspectives and topics in space This role is perfect for someone who loves collaboration, thrives in a team, and is passionate about the future of space in Australia. If this sounds like you, please apply using the link below! Applications will close on the 26th of September at 11:59pm AEST. 🚀 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gXK--fNS

🚀 It’s been a few weeks since the 17th Australian Space Forum, and while our time in Adelaide… sorry, Radelaide, was brief, I had such an amazing time and wanted to share some highlights from the experience. First, a huge thank you to The Andy Thomas Space Foundation for sponsoring me and making it all possible. The forum was brimming with inspiration and innovation, and I’m so grateful to have been able to attend through the Astra Program. If you haven't noticed, I love everything space, so a room full of Australia's best and brightest space nerds was bound to be an exciting time. The first two days, together with Irdina Adzahar, Kelly Chen, Khuong Nguyen and Tegan Clark, were all about the forum itself. It was filled with insightful talks, panel discussions, and exhibitions where industry leaders shared their perspectives on the future of space in Australia. I particularly enjoyed hearing from Shaun Kenyon and Dr Sheila Gough Kenyon from Starbound Space Solutions about their Virgil program which helps accelerate assurance and compliance documentation in highly technical domains like space. This has incredible potential, not only in industry but also at the university level, where intricate knowledge of every technical and legal requirement is often sparse. Virgil could provide a streamlined approach for students to familiarise themselves with industry standards before they graduate. This is such a refreshing and novel application of AI in the “AI in everything” market of today, awesome work! Another standout moment was meeting Katherine Bennell-Pegg with some of the Australian members of the Space Generation Advisory Council. Katherine is Australia’s first astronaut to train under the Australian flag. Her dedication to raising awareness and educating the Australian public about how space investments can benefit life here on Earth, along with her support for the next generation of students, was truly inspiring. Thanks again to the Astra Program for this unforgettable experience. ✨

Applications close tonight! 🚀

Our Comms applications are closing soon! Don't forget to apply👩🚀 Apply using the link below. Applications will close on August 16th 2024 at 11:59pm AEST. ✨ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gZ_6kXxv

We are excited to announce that applications for the 2024/25 Astra Program Committee are now open! 🌌 We are looking for two passionate Communications Coordinators who are eager to contribute to the success of the Astra Program and make an impact in the space industry. If you have a love for space and want to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Apply using the link below! Applications will close on August 16th 2024 at 11:59pm AEST. ✨ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gZ_6kXxv

55 years ago, on this day, the world stood still to watch Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the Moon. Today, space presents opportunities previously in the realm of science fiction including tourism, low latency constellations in Low Earth Orbit, mining of the moon and asteroids, and colonies in space. Next week, as part of the Astra Program's Emerging Space Pioneer Award cohort, I will be attending the 17th Andy Thomas Space Forum in Adelaide. This was made possible through sponsor iLAuNCH Trailblazer, and I will have the opportunity to understand how Australia will play a role in the rapidly evolving space industry. Image: The Dish movie released in 2000. Classic Australian film about the CSIRO Parkes Telescope and the moon landing, would recommend! #space #Australia #astraprogram