DST | Memories of WRESAT 

In 1967, Australia became the third nation to design and launch a satellite to orbit the earth.
Design work on Australia’s first satellite began in early 1967 as a joint venture between the Weapons Research Establishment (WRE) and the University of Adelaide.
The project aimed to improve the understanding of the effect of the upper atmosphere on climate and weather and assist the US in obtaining physical data for research programs. The project also aimed to develop techniques for launching trials in the European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO) and British satellite programs, and demonstrate an Australian capability for developing a satellite using advanced technology and existing low-cost launch facilities at Woomera.
To learn more about WRESAT, visit the Defence Science & Technology website: www.dst.defence.gov.au/innova...