The heart of space
The Australian Space Agency is the heart of space in Australia, working to advance the country's position in the global space economy.
We have cooperative partnerships with international space agencies and Australian states and territories that benefit the national space sector. We also broker deals and deliver initiatives to drive investment and global opportunities for Australia in space.
Australia: Your partner in space
Our nation has desirable geography and specialised capabilities across as wide range of areas, while also being home to world class research institutions and state-of-the-art infrastructure to deliver important space based programs and services.
"The Australian Space Agency continues to take its role as the front door for the world to engage with Australia in space very seriously – forging deals and generating opportunities through our convening power and space expertise."
~ Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency
International partnerships
We are the gateway for the global space industry to engage with Australia in space, fostering strong international partnerships for our national sector.
States and Territories
Australia is home to a range of unique and world-renowned space capabilities across eight states and territories.
Latest news from the Australia's space sector
Latest news from the Australia's space sector
New phase of Australia-India space collaboration
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New phase of Australia-India space collaboration
21 November 2024
Our two nations have signed an agreement to support cooperation on a history-making astronaut mission
Students dazzle with space solutions
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Students dazzle with space solutions
20 November 2024
The Kids in Space program culminated with a national final at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
Aussie astronaut’s Top End tour
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Aussie astronaut’s Top End tour
15 November 2024
Katherine Bennell-Pegg inspires next generation with a series of visits across the Northern Territory.
Planting seeds in space
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Planting seeds in space
11 November 2024
Lunaria One's Agency-funded mission is scheduled for take off in 2025, aiming to grow plants in space and help address sustainability challenges on Earth.
First Australian commercial orbital launch permit issued
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First Australian commercial orbital launch permit issued
4 November 2024
Gilmour Space Technologies is authorised to launch its Eris 1 orbital rocket from Bowen in Queensland
Kids in Space program: Conquering space challenges from classrooms
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Kids in Space program: Conquering space challenges from classrooms
2 November 2024
Students from ten schools around the country will head to the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide later this month after reaching the final round of the program.
Main image photo credit: CSRIO