<p>In this special episode, what's happening in Australia's space industry? Between Australia's first lunar rover, and putting plants on the moon (this year!), we'll take a peek behind the curtain.</p><p>Space technology is having a moment right now. NASA’s Artemis mission is the first time humans have launched themselves into space since 1972. The 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, is an astronaut. So, what does our local space industry look like right now? And where is it headed?</p><p>GUESTS:</p><ul><li>Professor Andy Koronios -- Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the <a href="https://www.asiinstitute.org/">Australasian Space Innovation Institute</a>.</li><li>Dr Lauren Fell -- outreach and marketing specialist at <a href="https://www.lunaroutpost.com/australia">Lunar Outpost Oceania</a>, co-lead of the ELO2 industry consortium building <a href="https://www.space.gov.au/meet-roo-ver">Roo-ver</a>. She's also a director at <a href="https://lunaria.one/">Lunaria One</a>, who is putting plants on the moon.</li></ul><p>------------</p><p>This episode was produced on the lands of the Burramattagal people.</p><p>------------</p><p>Get in touch:</p><p>We'd love to hear from you! Email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Find all the episodes of Download This Show on the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. </p>