SKA ObservatoryBuilding the two largest telescope arrays in the world, located in South Africa and Australia, made possible through a global collaboration. Latest news Chinese 21 CentiMeter Array joins SKA pathfinder family August 2025 Introduction The 21 CentiMeter Array (21CMA) situated in the Tianshan Mountains of western China has been officially granted pathfinder status by... SKAO and Japan strengthen ties July 2025 Introduction The SKAO has signed a new memorandum of understanding with the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) to create opportunities... Prof. Naomi McClure-Griffiths becomes SKAO's first chief scientist July 2025 Introduction The SKA Observatory has appointed eminent astrophysicist Prof. Naomi McClure-Griffiths as its first chief scientist. All news SKA-Low Exploring the Universe from Australia SKA-Mid Studying the cosmos from South Africa Science goalsPushing the boundaries of science Contact: The SKAO's magazineRead the latest edition now Cosmic Echoes Visit the virtual exhibition of Indigenous art Our construction journey The journey to build a mega-science project Team SKA Meet the members of team SKA Big data Handling a deluge of big data SKA-Low's first glimpse of the Universe Find out more Sustainability Explore Impact beyond science Explore our impact map