Scientists part of a new Perth space agency

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 February Scientists part of a new Perth space agency Scientists part of a new Perth space agency 18/02/2020 | 1 MIN LIT is part of a new consortium that will position Perth as a global centre for remote operations in space, where universities and industry will collaborate on space exploration projects such as NASA's Lunar Gateway. The Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) is funded by a $1.5 million State Government grant and includes support from founding partners LIT, Woodside, Fugro, Nova Systems and Curtin University. The consortium capitalises on the WA resource sector's position as a global leader in autonomous and remote operations to develop technologies and services for space that will benefit future exploration, such as mining for water on the Moon. It is estimated that in five years' time the remote operations opportunities derived through AROSE will improve WA's economy by $196 million on an annual basis and create 1,540 jobs in WA. LIT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dawn Freshwater, said the University was

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 February Scientists part of a new Perth space agency Scientists part of a new Perth space agency 18/02/2020 | 1 MIN LIT is part of a new consortium that will position Perth as a global centre for remote operations in space, where universities and industry will collaborate on space exploration projects such as NASA's Lunar Gateway.

The Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) is funded by a $1.5 million State Government grant and includes support from founding partners LIT, Woodside, Fugro, Nova Systems and Curtin University.

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