Astronomical Ideas to Innovation.
What I do.
My name is Sarah. I’m an astronomer with a particular interest in solving tricky practical problems. I founded The Astroneers Project to connect astronomers like me, with the needs of industry, government, and defence.
If you have a project that involves taking pictures of objects, in challenging environments, that are very far away - chances are I can help!
How it works.
You can work with me in one of two ways, depending on your needs and project goals.
1) Through a research agreement.
For projects that involve fundamental research with the intent of publication, we can work together under a research agreement. A partner organisation might want to contribute time or resources to a project, in exchange for expert services. We can also work collaboratively to find supporting grant funding.
2) Through a consultancy.
Work with me and my teams, for an agreed upon rate set by one of my host institutions. There is no obligation to publish results, and you keep your IP.
Host Institutions.
I work with two Australian Universities.
You can engage the help of me and my teams through either host institution, tailored to your project needs.
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne Space Lab
The Melbourne Space Laboratory (MSL) develops advanced miniaturised payloads and technologies for nanosatellites, enabling scientific and commercial missions that were traditionally limited to much larger spacecraft.
MSL provides state-of-the-art facilities for spacecraft development, including high-cleanliness electronics fabrication, vibration testing, and thermal-vacuum (TVAC) characterisation.
With extensive heritage in spacecraft thermal design and analysis using industry-standard tools such as ESATAN, MSL supports the design, and validation of spacecraft systems and payloads across the full mission lifecycle.
Payloads Development and Fabrication
Thermal Engineering
Infrared Imaging and Space Domain Awareness
Space Hardware Environmental Testing
Mission Support
Macquarie University
Australian Astronomical Optics
Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO) at Macquarie University designs, builds, and tests astronomical instrumentation for space research, Earth observation, and commercial applications.
With a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists, AAO delivers complex scientific instruments and payloads to major observatories and research institutions worldwide.
Building on decades of leadership in fibre-optic spectroscopy and precision astronomical instrumentation, AAO continues to develop innovative spectrographs, imagers, robotic imaging systems, and space-based payload technologies.
Optical Instrumentation
Spectrograph Design
Fibre Positioners
Precision Imaging
Space Payloads
Systems Engineering