Professor Francis Bennet
Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics
ANU College of Science and Medicine
Professor Francis Bennet is a researcher of optical instrumentation at the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and a Mission Specialist at ANU InSpace.
He has expertise in adaptive optics for astronomical instrumentation, space situational awareness, and laser communication, with a focus on taking world-leading ANU quantum communications experiments from the lab to space.
Professor Bennet is leading the ACT Node of an Australian optical communication network, as well as development of a satellite to test quantum communication between space and the ground.
He is Associate Dean (Engagement) at the ANU College of Science – a role aimed at expanding and enhancing ANU translational research and engagement across the college.
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Articles
ANU provides laser communications support for NASA’s Artemis II crewed moon mission
The Australian National University (ANU) is partnering with NASA along with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) and CSIRO as it…
Ground station to help launch missions to Mars
A new optical ground station launched by The Australian National University (ANU) will help NASA, the Australian Space…
Laser research to boost deep space missions
Canberra is one step closer to being Australia’s home to deep space laser communication, thanks to a government…