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
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.
Main image photo credit: CSRIO