Space Yarns

Welcome to Space Yarns, a series of conversations with local legends working in space research, technologies, services and exploration right here in Australia.

There’s plenty of interesting and exciting stuff going on out there – why not hear a yarn or two from those making it happen?

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Episodes

Engineering robotic visual systems for lunar terrains and abyssal plains.
optical engineering – underwater robotics – Australia’s lunar rover – astronaut training – noctilucent clouds

Navigating subterranean environments with fibre-optic gyroscopes.
navigation technology – Moon & Mars exploration – advanced tech trials deep underground

Writing policy to optimise human conduct in orbit and on the surface of new worlds.
space policy – lunar constraints map – analogue studies – Aussie space networking & events

Developing an emergency communications system for stranded astronauts.
radio communications – lunar exploration – search and rescue – emergency beacons

Subjecting fungal cells to micro-gravity.
sounding rockets – human health & nutrition – sub-orbital launch & return logistics

Launching biological experiments above the Arctic Circle.
sounding rockets – human health & nutrition – sub-orbital launch & return logistics

Making space a dinner table conversation.
public education & outreach – Australian space sector – local opportunities in space

Bombarding rover components with high-energy protons.
planetary exploration – hyperspectral imaging – Mars rover research & development – high altitude fieldwork

This series is produced by the Southern Skies Project for the primary purpose of free education and public outreach. We remain independent and advertisement-free. Our wonderful interviewees have volunteered their time to share stories, ideas and advice, which we hope prove useful to you in designing your pathway to a career in space.