The improbable true story of Australia’s first spacecraft

It’s the 1960s and a group of space-obsessed students decide to join the space race by building their own satellite – despite the fact they have no money and no idea how to go about it.

The Satellite is the story of Australia’s first spacecraft – Australis-Oscar 5 – and the unlikely lads who sent her into orbit.

Please view our trailer and short documentary and follow our blog to find out more about this milestone in Australian history.