Australia's mining innovation is ready to propel space exploration

Written By Josh Keegan

NASA is partnering with Austmine and Australia's mining tech sector to leverage their expertise for lunar and space missions. Several companies have been shortlisted to showcase solutions at a NASA workshop in May, presenting opportunities to adapt their advanced mining tech for the final frontier.

This unique collaboration validates the global leadership and cross-industry potential of Australia's METS sector.

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Australia's mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector will partner with NASA on space exploration. This highlights the innovative capabilities of the Australian METS sector and positions them as global technology leaders.

  • Austmine and Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) are working with NASA to identify METS companies with solutions applicable to space exploration. This provides a unique opportunity for Australian companies to showcase their expertise.

  • Shortlisted companies will present solutions at a NASA workshop in May. This gives them exposure to NASA and the chance to adapt their mining tech for space.

  • NASA is interested in leveraging Australia's mining expertise as they explore the Moon. This validates the advanced capabilities of the Australian mining industry.

  • The opportunities will be hosted on Austmine's innovation platform. This connects mining tech companies with new applications and industries.

Why It Matters:

  • Partnership with NASA raises the profile of Australian mining innovation on the global stage.

  • Validates cross-industry applications of mining technology.

  • Positions Australian METS sector at the forefront of space exploration.

  • Creates potential for new revenue streams and opportunities for mining tech companies.

  • Strengthens connections between mining and space industries.

Original article: https://www.australianmining.com.au/australian-mining-innovation-to-propel-space-exploration/

Josh Keegan

Josh Keegan is the Owner/Director of Keegan Consulting Group working with highly skilled industry professionals to drive benefits realisation for all organisations within any project. Keegan Consulting Group has provided a broad range consulting services, drawing on individual skills and abilities to drive focused outcomes. We believe the fundamental underlying basics are the same just the overarching rules and legislative requirements governing each industry differ. As experts in managing complexity, our consultants have delivered a number of projects all within heavily regulated environments. We are able to easily handle, understand and successfully communicate and interpret local, state and national Australian government legislation to our clients. We like to give each client the option of letting us go at any stage. When this happens, we share our knowledge offering the option to train staff giving them the skills allowing each client to venture down the road of “doing it for themselves”.

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