Publication date

14 April 2025

Number of pages

7 pages

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Since 1967, Australians have been involved in various roles to go to space. 

Download this interactive to learn more about the nation's rich space history. 

Timeline

2025

Eric Philips

A headshot

2025

Elaine Hyde

A headshot

2024

Katherine Bennell-Pegg

Person's headshot

2022

Dr Meganne Christian

Person's headshot

2021

Dr Chris Boshuizen

A group of people

1992

Dr Andy Thomas

Person's headshot in space.

1984

Dr Paul Scully-Power

Person's headshot in an astronaut uniform

1967

Dr Philip K. Chapman

person in lab
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A group of people

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digital poster for an event From Ryugu to Earth: Bringing Hayabusa2 home

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Space technology

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The audience at IAC 2025, Sydney.

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A view of earth from space from Australia’s SpIRIT nanosatellite

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illustration of space debris. Credit European Space Agency

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Our department recognises the First Peoples of this Nation and their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to the lands, waters, seas, skies, and communities.

We Acknowledge First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Custodians and Lore Keepers of the oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples.