The Australian Space Agency coordinates civil space matters across government and supports the growth and transformation of Australia’s space industry.
Australian Space Agency
Address
Australian Space Agency
GPO Box 2013, Canberra,
Australian Capital Territory 2601.
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Address
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Ground floor, McEwin Building (Lot Fourteen),
364-370 North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 5000.
General
Enquiries
General
Within Australia – 1800 497 182 | +61 2 6276 1166
9 am – 5.30 pm Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) | Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays)
Media and communications
Enquiries
Media and communications
Within Australia – 08 8406 4798.
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Latest news from Australia’s space sector
Latest news from Australia’s space sector
The latest from Aussie space
NEWS • National capability
The latest from Aussie space
3 September 2026
Here’s a recap of some of the key developments and capabilities from August that are shaping Australia’s space industry.
From Himawari to MMX: Australia's growing space partnership with Japan
NEWS • Partnerships
From Himawari to MMX: Australia's growing space partnership with Japan
2 September 2026
The five-decade long space cooperation between the two countries is set to reach a new milestone through JAXA's MMX mission, with Martian moon samples expected to return to South Australia by 2031.
Space Harvest Ideathon: Applications open for new space-ed initiative
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
Space Harvest Ideathon: Applications open for new space-ed initiative
25 August 2026
The Australian Space Agency is supporting a new educational opportunity giving young Australians hands-on experience in solving future food production challenges for space exploration.
The Australian Space Discovery Centre is making more space for schools
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
The Australian Space Discovery Centre is making more space for schools
20 August 2026
From 1 September 2026, the Discovery Centre's new operating model will ensure thousands more students can access a curriculum-aligned learning experience with a space focus.
From Australia to the Moon: Preparing our Roo-ver for 2030
NEWS • National capability
From Australia to the Moon: Preparing our Roo-ver for 2030
13 August 2026
A two-week test campaign for Australia's first lunar rover is underway at Adelaide University’s EXTERRES CRATER Facility. The testing will prove the rover's mobility in a lunar simulated environment.
Aussie space garments providing therapy on Earth
NEWS • Industry showcase: Space spotlight
Aussie space garments providing therapy on Earth
11 August 2026
Human Aerospace has spun its International Space Station-proven skinsuit technology into a brand of revolutionary custom-fit compression garments for everyday use.