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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Discovery of space debris in Australia
Understand how Australia manages the risk posed by re-entering space debris, and the practical steps to take should space debris be found in Australia.
Latest news from Australia’s space sector
Latest news from Australia’s space sector
Aussie astronaut’s outreach program inspires thousands across the nation
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
Aussie astronaut’s outreach program inspires thousands across the nation
8 May 2026
Since March, the 2026 Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been touring states and territories, empowering students and communities, and promoting Australia's space sector.
Aussie electric thruster powers ahead on UK mission
NEWS • Space activities
Aussie electric thruster powers ahead on UK mission
1 May 2026
Adelaide's Neumann Space has successfully completed an in-orbit demonstration campaign for the latest version of its Neumann Drive electric thruster, which uses solid metal as propellant.
UWA to lead Australian zero-gravity research
NEWS • National capability
UWA to lead Australian zero-gravity research
1 May 2026
Australia will fly its first zero‑gravity research team in October through a CNES–UWA partnership, positioning Australia as a test bed for space experiments.
Tasmania’s multi-talented observatory
NEWS • Industry showcase: Space spotlight
Tasmania’s multi-talented observatory
29 April 2026
Sitting on a peak about 70km north of Hobart is Greenhill Observatory, Tasmania’s most advanced link to the cosmos.
$28.45m NRFC investment strengthens Australia’s space capability
NEWS • National capability
$28.45m NRFC investment strengthens Australia’s space capability
28 April 2026
Funding for Canberra‑based Liquid Instruments will strengthen Australia’s national space capability and support future lunar and deep space exploration.
Gen Space: UQ Space on winning the 2026 Australian Rover Challenge
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
Gen Space: UQ Space on winning the 2026 Australian Rover Challenge
28 April 2026
Six students from the University of Queensland team reflect on the experience and the practical skills they gained.