Researchers at ANU played a pivotal role in this discovery by providing key instrumentation, including steering mirrors and stabilisation systems, to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).

Ninety gravitational wave mergers detected

CGA scientists in collaboration with The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics are developing architecture for an ambitious initiative to sail an ultra-lightweight spacecraft to travel to the nearest star, Alpha Centauri.

The 2020 Prime Minister Prize for Science goes to Australia's contribution to the first detection of gravitational waves

CGA researchers, Associate Professor Jong Chow and his team, in partnership with industry will develop, design and manufacture the next-generation of optical gyroscopes for high-precision autonomous navigation in a new $8.7 million project.