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NEWS • Space activities

24 June 2025

Five Australian payloads lifted off today. They were onboard SpaceX's Tranporter-14 mission.

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NEWS • People in the sector

23 June 2025

To mark today's International Women in Engineering Day (IWED), John Monash Scholar and aerospace engineer graduate Georgia Dallimore reflects on her trajectory in the Australian space sector.

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Test rocket taking off

NEWS • Cultural Space

20 June 2025

As part of the 'Out of this world' national touring exhibition, the Agency's Kerrie Dougherty OAM will host a special event on Friday 4 July in Adelaide.

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NEWS • Space spotlight

12 June 2025

Based in Melbourne’s east, Swinburne University is making a two-pronged contribution to Australia’s first lunar rover – by tackling the threats of dust and radiation on the Moon.

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NEWS • Industry growth

10 June 2025

Space Machines Company and the University of Technology Sydney to establish an industry-scale site, which will be operational later this year.

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A view of a space-themed mural on a building

NEWS • Cultural Space

10 June 2025

The Australian Space Agency unveiled the major new mural that communicates the critical role space plays to everyday life on Earth, promote STEM and inspire the next generation.

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NEWS • Partnerships

4 June 2025

Through a series of engagements the Australian Space Agency promoted the Australia's space sector and deepened space cooperation with Japan.

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Winnebago-3 capsule after safely landing at Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range in South Australia.

NEWS • Space activities

14 May 2025

Varda’s spacecraft, Winnebago-3, re-enters Earth and lands at Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range in regional South Australia.

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NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025

14 May 2025

The Congress’s International Programme Committee accepted 4,100 abstracts and Australia ranks second in the number of abstracts selected

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Space activities

Australia is dedicated to being a responsible global citizen, ensuring safe and secure operations both in space and on Earth.

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Australian space sector

The 76th edition of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) will be held in Sydney from 29 September to 3 October 2025.  

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Learn and discover

Be inspired with stories of innovation, curiosity and technology from the Australian and global space sector. 

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Learn and discover

From keeping us healthy to inspiring us to go beyond the boundaries of what we think is possible, learn how space matters in our everyday lives.

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Explore the journey of the first person qualified as an astronaut under the Australian flag.

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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.