We’re excited to announce that we are recruiting for round 04 of the GRAVITY Challenge. Since its inception in Australia in 2019, the Challenge has grown from strength to strength. With GRAVITY 01 and 02 completed, and GRAVITY 03 underway, we’re continuing our fight to solve real world industrial, social and environmental problems using space data and capability.

Innovators, corporates and government are converging to realise the potential applications of space technology, including in agriculture, with global technology innovation program, GRAVITY Challenge 03 set to launch.

The tiny giants of Australia’s space ecosystem. Written by Geraldine Baca Triveno.

Despite these uncertain times, when on the ground coverage is limited, satellite imagery is still there for journalists–helping them find new insights and report on global happenings. Check out how Planet imagery has helped reporters follow stories and bring news to readers.

Viruses aren’t visible to the naked eye, let alone to a satellite orbiting hundreds of kilometres in space. Still, there are important “proxy indicators” that satellites can see that are helpful in modelling, monitoring, responding to and recovering from infectious disease outbreaks.

Human-made dams are a feat of wonder. They generate renewable electricity that lights up entire cities and irrigates vast farmlands while also playing an important role in flood control and economic development. As one of the oldest technologies we have, dams transform our natural resources into energy, recreation and employment sources that benefit entire communities.

In this episode of Candid Conversations, we hear from CEO of Saber Astronautics, Jason Held, about the Space Industry and how Australia can remedy some of the challenges faced through innovation. Deloitte Space expert Geraldine Baca Triveno hosts an engaging conversation with Jason, who has led Sabre Astronautics to a $6 million government grant to develop the national Mission Control Centre in Adelaide.

Angus Muffatti entered the GRAVITY Challenge with a background in aerospace engineering and following his learnings, he emerged as the CEO of Agtuary, a data driven agribusiness who provide insights to financial institutions. In this episode, Angus speaks about his learnings on problem solving, customer research and empathy through interaction with the farmers and branch managers facing agricultural challenges.