Australia is heading to the Moon. The Australian Government reached an agreement with NASA for a small Australian-made “foundation services rover” to be included in a future mission.
The Australian Space Agency has given regulatory approval for a commercial rocket launch to take place from a newly licensed launch facility.
The Australian Space Agency has granted Australia’s second launch facility licence, for Southern Launch’s facility in Whalers Way, 680km west of Adelaide.
First grant recipients announced today under the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative.
Today is an exciting day as we recognise and celebrate the Australian Space Agency’s third birthday.
The tender program will identify service providers with the ability to assist Australian organisations to enter space supply chains.
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Australian Space Agency have announced the construction of a 35-metre, deep space antenna at ESA’s New Norcia station, located 140 kilometres north of Perth in Western Australia.
The Discovery Centre was officially unveiled by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Australia is developing a world-class space regulatory system. The regulation of Australian space and high power rocket activities will balance entrepreneurship, while ensuring national safety and security.
Beth hopes her career takes her off planet Earth. But for now, she is thoroughly enjoying her role at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Australia and the United Kingdom have strengthened their ties in space.
The Australian Space Agency and Indian Space Research Organisation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This confirms interest from both organisations to increase their cooperation across civil space activities.
Through this initiative, Australia has the opportunity to showcase our knowledge and capabilities in projects that can support NASA.
I am honoured and privileged to come back home to Australia for the amazing opportunity to lead the Australian Space Agency. I congratulate and thank Dr Megan Clark AC for her leadership standing up the Agency and for creating the conditions for growth.
Australia was part of something special when the NASA and SpaceX Crew-1 mission launched on Monday, 16 November (Australian time).
The Australian Civil Space Strategy identifies 7 National Civil Space Priority Areas. These Priority Areas will deliver the greatest opportunity for the Australian space sector.
The development of roadmaps under each of these Priority Areas will:
The spacecraft travelled for 6 years to the 4.6-billion-year-old asteroid Ryugu and then back to Earth in Australia's outback.
Satellite based Earth observation systems support Australians through emergency management activities. This includes preparing for bushfires.
The payload qualification facilities grant, under the Space Infrastructure Fund is now open.
The crew will support engineers to complete complex test procedures, with the end goal to showcase the role of robots in assisting astronauts in space habitats.
