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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NEWS • National capability

31 March 2026

QuantX Labs launched an optical frequency comb to space — advancing its TEMPO.Space optical atomic clock. This technology is backed by an Australian Space Agency’s program.

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NEWS • Inspiring Australia

29 March 2026

As major partners for this year's event, the Australian Space Agency co-hosted two special events. The Australian Space Discovery Centre was also the official city-based viewing hub for this year's Challenge, live-streaming the event across each day from Thursday 26 March to Sunday 29 March.

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A rendering of the Intuitive Machines larger cargo class (Nova-D) lunar lander with the Australian Space Agency’s Roo-ver lunar rover (lower left).

NEWS • Partnerships

28 March 2026

NASA selects Intuitive Machines to carry Australia’s Roo‑ver to the lunar South Pole region in 2030.

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Students must design, test and build a prototype

NEWS • Inspiring Australia

20 March 2026

Expressions of interest are now open for this national program will be delivered by Scitech and is powered by the Australian Space Agency to shape the imaginations and capabilities of the next generation.

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Chris Shaw, CEO and co-founder of Advanced Navigation with miniaturized inertial system

NEWS • National capability

18 March 2026

Funding from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation boosts Advanced Navigation's valuation to more than $1 billion.

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SLS and Orion lifted off from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy at 1:47 a.m. EST on Nov. 16, illuminating the night sky. An initial assessment showed the rocket performed with precision, meeting or exceeding all expectations during its debut launch. NASA/Joel Kowsky.

NEWS • Space history and culture

16 March 2026

Robert Goddard, assisted by his wife Esther, sent the first liquid-fuelled rocket aloft on 16 March 1926. Explore with our interactive image gallery how far the technology has come, since he lit the fuse on a tiny rocket 100 years ago!

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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.