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Our researchers are superstars of STEM; here’s the latest from them in the news!

Pictured: Masters Student Namishka Mendonca interviewed by CurtinFM on the Moon and Artemis II mission, Jan 2026

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A meteorite impact may have once rained gold on Western Australia – new study

June 2026, Article in The Conversation by Dr Aaron Cavosie and Assistant Professor Raiza R. Quintero

AAS Journal Author Series: Sophie Deam and Michele Bannister

June 2026, SSTC PhD candidate Sophie Deam

WA prospector discovers rare cosmic debris in ‘the middle of nowhere’

April 2026, ABC News Article with Dr Aaron Cavosie

When will we get back to the Moon?

March 2026, Particle Interview with Prof Katarina Miljkovic

Australia Day Honours List 2026

Feb 2026, Phil Bland, inaugural director of the SSTC, was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), for distinguished service to planetary and space science, to primitive meteorite research, to understanding the impact of asteroids and comets, and to tertiary education!

Artemis II and the Moon

Jan 2026, CurtinFM Artemis/moon discussion with SSTC Masters Student Namishka Mendonca