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Cooperative Research Centre for Satellite Systems

This image shows Fedsat being launched from the Japanese H-IIA rocket in December 2002

The Cooperative Research Centre for Satellite Systems (CRCSS) was established in 1998 as part of a major government initiative to develop skills for space based industries. The mission of CRCSS was to deliver a new, sustainable advantage for Australian industries and government agencies involved in services based on the applications of future generations of small satellites.

ITR, through the University of South Australia, was a core participant of CRCSS along with other organisations, including CSIRO, Auspace, Queensland University of Technology and Vipac Engineers and Scientists. ITR leads the Communications Node of the CRCSS.