The Western Australian government has awarded earth observation satellite company LatConnect 60 a $3.5 million grant to help develop the state’s first local commercial satellite assembly facility. The facility is expected to support satellite payload development and manufacturing, satellite assembly and payload integration, in support of the company’s Short-Wave Infrared Imagery Satellite (SWIRSAT) mission. Announced…

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