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SKAO Investigation Clears Allegations Amid Whistleblower Resignation

10/23/2025

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The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) in Western Australia completed an investigation and found no credible wrongdoing.
The inquiry followed whistleblower complaints about lost funds and procurement, and the whistleblower resigned in protest.
SKAO chair Dr. Filippo Zerbi said the investigation was thorough and impartial, and that allegations were misunderstandings.
The project is a €2bn, 16-nation effort, with Australia contributing $475m from 2021–2025, and the telescope at 1% capacity.

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Story summary

The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) in Western Australia completed an investigation and found no credible wrongdoing.
The inquiry followed whistleblower complaints about lost funds and procurement, and the whistleblower resigned in protest.
SKAO chair Dr. Filippo Zerbi said the investigation was thorough and impartial, and that allegations were misunderstandings.
The project is a €2bn, 16-nation effort, with Australia contributing $475m from 2021–2025, and the telescope at 1% capacity.