Astronomy and Space Science

Dr Phil Diamond is Chief of CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science, which incorporates the observatories of the Australia Telescope National Facility and the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex.

Dr John O'Sullivan is a research scientist with CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science developing novel receiver technologies for radio astronomy.

Dr Warwick Wilson has achieved international recognition for his outstanding contributions to the technology for radio astronomy.

Dr Tim Cornwell is a world-renowned imaging expert. He is a Senior Software Scientist within CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science, and is working to ensure the success of CSIRO's Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder telescope, ASKAP.

Dr Naomi McClure-Griffiths uses CSIRO's radio telescope to map hydrogen gas in our Galaxy.

Dr Lisa Harvey-Smith is using cutting-edge radio receivers mounted on telescopes to measure magnetic fields in the distant universe.

CSIRO’s relationship with NASA began in the early 1960s, and has involved both spacecraft tracking and equipment contracts.

What began as a series of contract research projects has since evolved into a strategic collaboration delivering complementary benefits to both organisations. CSIRO and Boeing are now working together on opportunities for both organisations in the global market.
Boeing is using its relationship with CSIRO, which is producing lighter and smarter aerospace materials, as a global model for R&D collaborations.

CSIRO is engaged in a number of national and international partnerships with industry, science organisations and governments to support Australia’s bid to host the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope.