Using the stars to navigate the way, whether on land, at sea, in the air or in space—otherwise known as ‘celestial navigation’—has been used for many years by humans. What exactly is it and how does it work?
Remote learning has not stopped UNSW Canberra mid-year graduate Ruth Harrison from boosting her skills and forming meaningful connections with fellow classmates and colleagues in the space industry.
We agree with UNSW Canberra mid-year graduate Flying Officer Kaylee Verrier when she says “‘24-year-old rocket scientist' has a pretty good ring to it”.
The idea of working in space is no new uncharted territory for FLGOFF Verrier.
After 13 years in the Royal Australian Air Force, UNSW Canberra electrical engineering student Pilot Officer Matthew Dilkes is embracing the next frontier – space.
Australia established a Defence Space Command in January this year, “to achieve our strategic space ambitions and lead the effort to assure Australia’s access to space”.
