This plan was published before May 2022 under the previous Australian Government.
Latest from the Australian space sector
Latest from the Australian space sector

Australia delivers an iconic IAC in Sydney
NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025
Australia delivers an iconic IAC in Sydney
10 October 2025
The nation held a showstopping space event for the world – from expanding international partnerships to new industry announcement and inspiring the next generation through space.

New outback antenna deepens AU-EU space ties
NEWS • Partnerships
New outback antenna deepens AU-EU space ties
4 October 2025
New Norcia 3 in regional Western Australia will reinforce Europe’s deep-space communication capabilities.

A stellar start for IAC 2025 in Sydney
NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025
A stellar start for IAC 2025 in Sydney
29 September 2025
The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) is underway in the city's scenic Darling Harbour.

Aussie SpIRIT completes first phase of its mission
NEWS • Industry growth
Aussie SpIRIT completes first phase of its mission
23 September 2025
The Australian Space Agency funded SpIRIT nanosatellite successfully completed the commissioning stage of its mission, which includes rigorous testing of technologies in space.

Agency joins global forum to make space environment safer
NEWS • Australian Space Agency
Agency joins global forum to make space environment safer
23 September 2025
The Australian Space Agency has become the newest Associate Member of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee.

First Nations speakers from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada to deliver landmark session
NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025
First Nations speakers from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada to deliver landmark session
15 September 2025
The Host Plenary at the world’s leading space event will explore how Indigenous knowledge systems can help shape the global space sector.
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.