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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Welcome to the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) at The Australian National University. We are a premier institution dedicated to advancing astronomy and astrophysics.
Located at the historic Mount Stromlo Observatory and operating Australia's largest optical observatory, RSAA's mission includes leading observational and theoretical research, providing scientific leadership globally, and training exceptional scientists.
RSAA boasts a rich heritage of achievements including a Nobel Prize win and contributions to the Giant Magellan Telescope project. RSAA engages in cutting-edge research across galactic archaeology, cosmology, planetary science, and black hole phenomena, underpinned by innovative scientific instrumentation development. It values diversity, equity, and a family-friendly environment.
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Profiles
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Prototype testing of MP Space Battery Pack2 acceptance and qualification units
Trifoni, E. (PI)
4/08/26 → 3/12/27
Project: Research
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Prototype testing of MP Space Battery Pack2 8S6P flight models
Trifoni, E. (PI)
4/05/26 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Quantum Telescope Design Study
Herrald, N. (PI) & Bennet, F. (CoI)
22/04/26 → 21/08/26
Project: Research
Research output
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Dark Energy Survey Year 6 Results: Photometric Dataset for Cosmology
DES Collaboration, 1 Feb 2026, In: Astrophysical Journal, Supplement Series. 282, 2, 24 p., 62.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Design and fabrication of lightweight thin-shell structures using shape memory polymer composites for lunar habitat systems
Jayalath, S., Roshan, U., Jeewantha, J., Epaarachchi, J., Trifoni, E., Herath, M., Gdoutos, E. E. & Samarasekara, B., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dream Chaser Nose Cone Arc Jet Testing in SCIROCCO Plasma Wind Tunnel
Trifoni, E., Slingsby, R. & Purpura, C., 2026, 27th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., (27th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › peer-review
Prizes
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2012 Fellow of the Royal Society [FRS]
O'Neill, H. (Recipient) & Schmidt, B. (Recipient), May 2012
Prize: Election to learned society
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2013 Australian Academy of Science - Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture
Freeman, K. (Recipient), 16 Jan 2013
Prize: Prizes and Awards