Latest from the Australian space sector

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Australia delivers an iconic IAC in Sydney

NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025

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.

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New outback antenna deepens AU-EU space ties

NEWS • Partnerships

4 October 2025

New Norcia 3 in regional Western Australia will reinforce Europe’s deep-space communication capabilities.

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The audience at IAC 2025, Sydney.

A stellar start for IAC 2025 in Sydney

NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September 2025

The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) is underway in the city's scenic Darling Harbour.

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A view of earth from space from Australia’s SpIRIT nanosatellite

Aussie SpIRIT completes first phase of its mission

NEWS • Industry growth

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.

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illustration of space debris. Credit European Space Agency

Agency joins global forum to make space environment safer

NEWS • Australian Space Agency

23 September 2025

The Australian Space Agency has become the newest Associate Member of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee.

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First Nations speakers from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada to deliver landmark session

NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025

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.

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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.