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NEWS • Cultural Space

30 September 2024

Chips, candies and samosas. Why do astronauts feel like a snacking in outer space?

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NEWS • Inspire

27 September 2024

Katherine Bennell-Pegg was conferred as an Honorary Doctor of Engineering by the University of Southern Queensland for her impact in the field of space in Australia.

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NEWS • Inspire

25 September 2024

New Agency supported activity lays the foundation for lifelong space learning and lunar rover missions.

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NEWS • Partnerships

20 September 2024

Agency Head leads delegation to Bengaluru Space Expo to strengthen Australia-India partnership.

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NEWS • Conducting space activities

12 September 2024

At this year’s G20 Space Economy Leader’s Meeting, the Australian Space Agency also underscored the role space plays as an enabler of prosperity and security.

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NEWS • Industry growth

11 September 2024

Two studies from the world’s coldest continent and federal agency Australian Antarctic Division investigate the risks to human health in space.

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NEWS • Industry growth

5 September 2024

Enrico Palermo met with grant recipients of Agency funded projects along with other key industry stakeholders.

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NEWS • Inspire

3 September 2024

The Australian astronaut visited Western Australia for a week-long trip to meet the community and share insights with the local space industry.

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NEWS • Partnerships

30 August 2024

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate and Space Communications and Navigation program made official trips to Canberra, Western Australia and South Australia.

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Industry Showcase

Learn about the country’s unique, cutting-edge space technologies through our industry case studies and Space Spotlight series.  

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Australia’s space sector

We regulate Australian space and high-power rocket activities, and engage internationally on issues affecting space regulation.

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Australia’s space sector

Safety, security and sustainability are core to growing a globally respected Australian space sector that meets international obligations and norms.

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Learn and discover

Get hands on with space exhibits, hear from our Space Communicators, and learn about space careers pathways.

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Space careers

Space careers

Did you know there's much more to a career in space than being an astronaut? There's a whole galaxy of exciting career paths to follow right here on Earth…

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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.