SKA Observatory Global Headquarters, UK, Tuesday 29 June 2021 – At a historic meeting of its Council last week, the recently formed SKA Observatory (SKAO) saw its Member States approve…
SKA Observatory Global Headquarters, UK, Tuesday 29 June 2021 – At a historic meeting of its Council last week, the recently formed SKA Observatory (SKAO) saw its Member States approve the start of construction of the SKA telescopes in Australia … Read more
The SKA Observatory (SKAO) cordially invites members of the international media to a virtual press conference on Tuesday 29 June 2021 at 14:00 UTC for a major announcement on the status of the SKA Project, following the conclusion of the … Read more
SKA Global Headquarters, Jodrell Bank, UK, 14 June 2021 – The SKA Observatory is this week taking part in the Africa-Europe Science and Innovation Summit (14-18 June) with a session entitled “SKAO: Enabling Global Science through Radio Astronomy”. The session, … Read more
Lausanne, Switzerland, 9 June 2021 – The prestigious Swiss science and technology university École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the SKA Observatory (SKAO) on behalf of the Swiss astronomy community. The agreement between the … Read more
SKAO Global Headquarters, UK, 7 June 2021 – The SKA Observatory’s (SKAO) newly formed Science and Engineering Advisory Committee (SEAC) held its inaugural meeting last week following the approval of its membership by the SKAO Council. The SEAC is a … Read more
Beijing, China, 3 June 2021 – China has ratified the Convention Establishing the SKA Observatory (SKAO), following the approval of the national legislature and signature of President Xi Jinping. China is the seventh country to complete its ratification process, joining … Read more
SKAO Global Headquarters, Jodrell Bank, UK, 1 June 2021 – Two respected science infrastructure experts have been appointed to lead construction activities at the telescope sites of the SKAO, respectively located in the Karoo in South Africa and in Western … Read more
Pretoria, South Africa, Friday 28 May 2021 – “France will join the SKA Observatory.” With these words, French President Emmanuel Macron announced France’s accession to the intergovernmental organisation while on a state visit to South Africa. Alongside Australia, South Africa … Read more
SKAO Global Headquarters, Jodrell Bank, UK, 10 May 2021 – The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is pleased to announce the appointment of two widely respected figures in the field as its telescope directors in Australia and South Africa. These positions are … Read more
SKAO Global Headquarters, UK, Wednesday 28 April 2021 – The newly born SKA Observatory (SKAO) has unveiled its brand following approval by the SKAO Council at its second meeting today. The brand launch signals a new chapter in the SKA … Read more