The two nations signed an agreement to encourage a trans-Tasman space innovation ecosystem, which will facilitate collaboration in areas like orbital and suborbital missions, expanding ground segment networks, and remote asset management.
Latest from the Australian space sector
Latest from the Australian space sector
Touchdown: W-5 space capsule lands in Aussie outback
NEWS • Space activities
Touchdown: W-5 space capsule lands in Aussie outback
30 January 2026
Australia welcomes Varda’s W-5 capsule as momentum builds in the national space sector and the orbital economy.
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Aussie astronaut named 2026 Australian of the Year
NEWS • Australian Space Agency
Aussie astronaut named 2026 Australian of the Year
25 January 2026
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the first qualified astronaut under the Australian flag, was announced as the winner by the Prime Minister during a ceremony in Canberra.
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Government backs next‑gen space research
NEWS • National capability
Government backs next‑gen space research
20 January 2026
New funding strengthens national capability in space and space‑adjacent industries.
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Gilmour secures $217 million in private investment
NEWS • National capability
Gilmour secures $217 million in private investment
20 January 2026
The funding was jointly led by the Australian Government established National Reconstruction Fund Corporation and will help scale-up sovereign space capability.
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Journeys Beyond: An insight into life as an Astronaut and the Future of Space
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
Journeys Beyond: An insight into life as an Astronaut and the Future of Space
13 January 2026
Join us in-person for a special discussion with astronauts Dr Shannon Walker and Katherine Bennell‑Pegg on Tuesday 20 January in Adelaide.
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What’s on the horizon for space in 2026
NEWS • Australian Space Agency
What’s on the horizon for space in 2026
7 January 2026
This year will mark some key milestone moments for Australia and the global space industry.
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