The Astrosite, developed by the University's International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems, has been selected as one of eight small businesses to join the tenth global Catalyst Accelerator cohort focused on International Space Domain Awareness (SDA).
Focusing on solutions for SDA specific challenges, including monitoring and studying satellites and space junk in orbit, members of the International SDA Cohort are capable of detection, tracking and identification to support space systems and contribute to international SDA missions.
The Catalyst Accelerator program is a tailored three-month defence and national security industry accelerator based at the Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation in Colorado Springs, USA, providing participants with training workshops, networking and mentorship from the United States Department of Defense and its allied partners and industry experts.
Professor André van Schaik, Director, International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems, said the opportunity to work together with international allies and industry partners further cements the Astrosite team as world leaders in neuromorphic engineering and research expertise.
"It is such an honour to be selected from a highly competitive international group, we are so proud to be a part of the International SDA cohort partnership working alongside the best researchers, businesses and space industry experts from around the world," said Professor van Schaik.
"The Astrosite's success and growing international reach is strengthening Australia's space industry capabilities, shining a light on innovative solutions and home-grown talent we are fostering here in western Sydney with our impact-driven research highly sought after by the global space community."
Participants of the International SDA cohort were chosen for their unique ability to provide innovative, real-world solutions to solve specific focus area problems as determined by the United States Space Force and the Air Force Research Laboratory.
Representatives from the Astrosite team will take part in the Catalyst Accelerator program beginning August 9 in Colorado Springs USA, culminating with a Demo Day on November 3 pitching the Astrosite mobile space observatory technology to United States government and industry partners.
