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

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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.

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States and Territories

Australia is home to a range of unique and world-renowned space capabilities across eight states and territories. 

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The solar-powered Viking Orbiters carried the two landers to Mars. Credit NASA

NEWS • Space history and culture

10 September 2026

As Japan prepares to launch its mission to collect samples from the Martian Moon Phobos, explore through our interactive photo gallery how NASA’s historic Viking landings transformed Mars exploration.

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The winning Scotch Pad Tyres team poses with their prototype and MicroChariot at NASA's Johnson’s Rock Yard in Houston, US. Credit NASA/Luna Posadas Nava

NEWS • People in the sector

9 September 2026

Inspired by a motorbike journey through one of Australia's most remote landscapes, engineer and full-time carer Daniel Bloomfield developed an unconventional solution that caught NASA's attention at their recent competition.

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NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon. Image Credit: NASA

NEWS • National capability

3 September 2026

Here’s a recap of some of the key developments and capabilities from August that are shaping Australia’s space industry.

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First colour image from Himawari-9_Credit-Japan Meteorological Agency

NEWS • Partnerships

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.

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A banner to promote the Space Harvest initiative with an astronaut A banner to promote the Space Harvest initiative with JAXA astronaut Soichi Nouchi

NEWS • Inspiring Australia

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.

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School students at the Australian Space Discovery Centre

NEWS • Inspiring Australia

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.

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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.