TeraNet Space

TeraNet: a 3-node optical ground station network supporting international space missions from LEO to the Moon, using advanced optical tech by UWA.

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🚀 We’re proud to be featured in this year’s WA DEFENCE REVIEW, with a four-page spread showcasing how TeraNet is revolutionising secure space communications and strengthening Australia’s defence capability from right here in Western Australia.

Our thanks to WA Defence Review and editor Serge DeSilva-Ranasinghe for the opportunity to share our work and for giving TeraNet prime real estate in such a prestigious publication.

The article, written by Aliesha Aden highlights the growing importance of optical ground station networks in providing resilient, high-speed satellite connectivity, and how collaboration between The University of Western Australia, ICRAR (International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research), and industry partners is positioning Western Australia as a key enabler of next-generation space communications.

Find us on Page 240-243🔗 https://t.co/6ZB2rEZ0uj

#TeraNet #UWA #ICRAR #lasercommunications #defence #spacetechnology #WAInnovation #astrophotonics @uwanews

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🚀 Congratulations to Professor Sascha Schediwy on being announced as finalist for the 2025 Premier’s Science Awards, Mid-Career Scientist of the Year!

Sascha leads the TeraNet project and is an internationally recognised research leader in astronomy, space, and national security. His work is helping shape the future of laser communications and precision timing, from building Western Australia’s TeraNet optical ground station network to advancing technologies for the Square Kilometre Array and Australia’s space sector.

This well-deserved recognition celebrates his ongoing contribution to Western Australia’s world-class science and innovation ecosystem.

Learn more about the awards and cast your vote in the People’s Choice Award here 👇
🔗 https://t.co/R0QTLl1Nsn

#TeraNet #UWA #ICRAR #lasercommunications #WAInnovation #premiersscienceawards #spacetech #astrophotonics @uwanews

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Marvelling over TeraNet-2, captured perfectly by Michael Goh 🤩

Built at the Yarragadee Geodetic Observatory, TN-2 completes our three-station optical ground network and connects Western Australia to the world through laser-based space communications.

🎥 Video by Michael Goh

#TeraNet #UWA #spacecommunications #opticalgroundstation #engineeringinWA #spaceinfrastructure #spaceresearch @uwanews @AusSpaceAgency @NASA @GeoscienceAus

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📢 New Blog Post and TeraNet Research Paper Alert! 📢

Seeing the Unseen: A New Way to Steady Laser Links Through Turbulent Skies

When you look at a start twinkling, you’re seeing the same turbulence that challenges space communications.

PhD candidate Alex Frost’s new research turns that shimmer into something useful, using the light coming down from space to guide the light we send up.

It’s a ground-breaking solution to one of optical communications’ toughest problems

✨ Read the story behind it: https://t.co/L5g04lbCR9

📘 Explore the full research in Optics Express: https://t.co/TCwUkLMBVM

#TeraNet #adaptiveoptics #opticalcomms #WA #WAspace #SpaceResearch #lasercomms #PhDResearch @uwanews

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A network is only as strong as the people who built it.

Project Manager Dr Graeme Wren played a pivotal role in bringing TeraNet-2 (TN-2) from the red dirt of WA’s Midwest to an operational optical ground station. His leadership through the construction challenges, from geotechnical design to coordinating the schedules of sub-contractors, was critical in delivering the final key piece of the TeraNet optical ground station network.

Graeme has now shared his reflections on the journey, from what it took to build TN-2, the milestones that mattered, and how Western Australia proved it can deliver world-class space infrastructure.

👉 Read Graeme’s full blog post here: https://t.co/qOIzWQxtuT

#TeraNet #spaceinfastructure #lasercommuncations #WA #WAspace

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Western Australia is a growing hub for deep space communication 🛰️

The TeraNet team joined partners from @uwanews and @esa to celebrate the inauguration of the European Space Agency’s new 35-metre deep space antenna at New Norcia. This is a major milestone for Australia’s role in global space communications.

As part of ESA’s ESTRACK network, this new antenna will support missions journeying across our solar system, while TeraNet continues to expand Australia’s optical communications capability here on Earth.

Together, these projects showcase WA’s leadership in connecting space and ground infrastructure, building the future of high-speed, secure space communications.

#TeraNet #UWA #ESA #SpaceTechnology #DeepSpace #WesternAustralia #OpticalCommunications @NASA

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From Sydney Harbour to home turf 🛻
TN-3 on the move crossing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and wrapping up a big week at #IAC2025
What a moment! See you back in WA TN-3 🙌

#TeraNet #opticalcomms #spacetechnology #spaceforaustralia

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TeraNet stretches coast to coast 🌏

Before heading back to WA after @IAC2025sydney, the TeraNet team took the opportunity to conduct a laser downlink test from beautiful Sydney. This demonstration highlighted TN-3’s rapid deployment capability, proving we can connect anywhere, anytime.

#TeraNet #UWA #spacetechnology #opticalcommunications #spaceforaustralia #IAC2025 @AusSpaceAgency @uwanews

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📡 That’s a wrap on @IAC2025sydney!

A huge week for TeraNet and Western Australia’s optical communications:

📣A major Announcement with the completion of TeraNet - a three-node optical ground station network in WA. TN-1 (UWA Perth), TN-2 (Yarragadee, Mingenew), and TN-3 (our fully mobile optical ground station).

✨ Taking centre stage, our very own Prof. Sascha Schediwy shared TeraNet’s vision and progress, and what’s next for high-rate, secure ground-to-space links.

🤝 Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat, swapped ideas, and explored partnerships with our team.

None of this happens without our crew. Huge thanks to the TeraNet team for the planning something extraordinary and for the long days on the stand.

We also acknowledge funding through the @AusSpaceAgency's Moon to Mars Demonstrator Mission Grant program, with support from the @WAGovernment and The University of Western Australia @uwanews

#TeraNet #OpticalCommunications #LaserComms #SpaceCommunications #WASpace #UWA #IAC2025

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🎙️Tune in tonight!

Our Project Lead, Prof. Sascha Schediwy, joins Sinéad Mangan on @abcnews Australia Wide to talk about the successful completion of the TeraNet optical ground station network and the team’s incredible week at IAC 2025 Sydney.

📡 Don’t miss it 18:30 AWST

https://t.co/OlMrdehZ1g

#TeraNet #UWA #IAC2025 #OpticalComms #SpaceForAustralia @AusSpaceAgency @uwanews

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✨ A crowd favourite at @IAC2025sydney was the TeraNet Jeep 🛻

The final day of #IAC2025 was open to the public, inspiring our youngest space fans and their families.

The TeraNet Jeep is currently drawing plenty of attention and questions from curious kids keen to know how WA connects Earth to space.

Moments like these remind us why we do what we do - sparking imagination and building the future of space communications. 🚀

#TeraNet #UWA #SpaceCommunications #STEM @uwanews @AusSpaceAgency

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🚀 It’s the final day of #IAC2025 and it’s a BIG one! Welcome to Space Day powered by @LEGO_Group 🌟

Bring your family, your friends, and your imagination, the universe is waiting to be explored! 🌍✨

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@SpaceNews_Inc has just published a feature on the official completion of TeraNet – the world’s first operational optical ground station network in the Southern Hemisphere, unveiled this week at the IAC 2025 Sydney

🔭 TN-1: Deep-space optical comms, UWA Perth
🌌 TN-2: Adaptive optics, Yarragadee Geodetic Observatory
🚙 TN-3: Rapid-deployment mobile optical ground station

Together, these three interconnected nodes form a globally unique platform that boosts international space communications, supports lunar and deep-space missions, and enhances Australia’s sovereign capabilities in positioning, geodesy, and national security.

📖 Read the full SpaceNews article here: https://t.co/0zCJ8OXpYo

#TeraNet #SpaceCommunications #OpticalGroundStation #IAC2025 #SpaceNews #UWA @NASA @AusSpaceAgency @uwanews

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☀️ Last call at IAC 2025 Sydney!

It’s the final day here in Sydney, and it's your last chance to come meet the TeraNet team and check out our mobile optical ground station before the Jeep makes the long trip back to Western Australia 🛻

We’ve loved the conversations and connections this week. If you haven’t already, swing by our stand today and see what the future of secure, high-speed laser communications looks like.

#TeraNet #UWA #ISC #OpticalCommunications #SpaceTechnology #WAtheplaceforSpace

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🚀 A big moment at IAC 2025 Sydney for TeraNet!

Prof. Sascha Schediwy has just presented on the commissioning of the TeraNet Optical Communications Ground Station Network. This is a globally unique system of three interconnected optical ground stations in WA.

This milestone brings us closer to secure, high-speed space-to-Earth communications, with applications spanning research, industry, and defence.

Congratulations Sascha and the team for showcasing Western Australia’s growing leadership in space science and technology on the world stage. 🌏✨

#TeraNet #ISC #UWA #SpaceResearch #OpticalCommunications @uwanews

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✨ Looking fresh with some seriously powerful tech under the hood at @IAC2025sydney😎

Our mobile optical ground station has been turning heads this week in Sydney. It’s not just about looking good though. TN-3 is bringing high-speed, secure laser communications wherever it’s needed, day and night 🚙🔭📡

Big thanks to everyone who’s stopped by to check it out and chat with the team. If you haven't had a chance yet, there's still a chance to head down to our booth and say hi!

#IAC2025 #TeraNet #UWA #ISC #SpaceTechnology #OpticalCommunications #WAtheplaceforSpace

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Second last day at @IAC2025sydney ! Have you got your TeraNet merch yet?

Swing past the red TeraNet Jeep (TN-3 mobile optical ground station). Come say hi to the team, and grab a merch pack. While you’re here, chat with us about the now-completed TeraNet network and what’s next for secure, high-rate laser comms from WA.

See you on the floor!
#TeraNet #OpticalCommunications #LaserComms #SpaceCommunications #WASpace #UWA #IAC2025

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#IAC2025 Day 2! We're ready for you 🚀

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READ THE FULL MEDIA RELEASE
https://t.co/vaNTd7Rw23

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🚨 A SPECIAL IAC 2025 Sydney ANNOUNCEMENT

TeraNet launches the world’s first complete optical ground station network in the Southern Hemisphere 🚀

We’re proud to announce the successful completion of TeraNet. A globally unique system of three interconnected optical ground stations in Western Australia.

📡 TN-1 at UWA Perth
🌌 TN-2 at Yarragadee Geodetic Observatory (completed September 2025)
🚙 TN-3 the world’s first fully mobile optical ground station

Together, these nodes deliver data rates thousands of times faster than typical space systems and satellite positioning thousands of times more precise than today’s standards.

Congratulations team! This milestone not only strengthens Australia’s sovereign capability in space communications, navigation, and national security, but also demonstrates the power of collaboration between UWA, industry, and international partners.

TeraNet was funded under the @AusSpaceAgency’s Moon to Mars Demonstrator Mission Grant program, with additional support from the @WAGovernment and The University of Western Australia.

Learn more about the project 👉 https://t.co/PRDH23zIVV

#IAC2025 #TeraNet #spacecomms #UWA #australiaInspace

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