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
'Mission: SPACE' launches to Australian primary schools
NEWS • Inspire
'Mission: SPACE' launches to Australian primary schools
27 March 2025
Registrations are now open for Mission: SPACE, a new education program delivered by Scitech and powered by the Australian Space Agency.
Defence nanosatellite launched into orbit
NEWS • Industry growth
Defence nanosatellite launched into orbit
18 March 2025
The Buccaneer Main Mission will collect high-frequency measurements in low-Earth orbit to better understand radio-frequency propagation through the ionosphere.
ELO2’s path to the Moon
NEWS • Space spotlight
ELO2’s path to the Moon
13 March 2025
After more than two years of work, Australian-led consortium ELO2 has won the contract to build and operate our nation’s first lunar rover – which gives us a closer look at the technology headed for the Moon.
World-first historic space return lands in Australia
NEWS • Conducting space activities
World-first historic space return lands in Australia
28 February 2025
Milestone moment for the Australian space sector as capsule re-enters Earth and lands at Koonibba Test Range.
Registrations now open for IAC 2025
NEWS • Industry growth
Registrations now open for IAC 2025
27 February 2025
The world's largest space event — the International Astronautical Congress — will be held in Australia from 29 September to 3 October.
Pioneering projects approach conclusion as UK-Australia Space Bridge marks anniversary
NEWS • Partnerships
Pioneering projects approach conclusion as UK-Australia Space Bridge marks anniversary
25 February 2025
Three International Bilateral Fund projects are strengthening UK-Australian space ties and innovations.
Main image photo credit: CSRIO