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Latest from the Australian space sector
Latest from the Australian space sector

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.

From the archives: Australian Space Agency announced at IAC 2017
NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025
From the archives: Australian Space Agency announced at IAC 2017
10 September 2025
With IAC 2025 just days away, let’s revisit the last time Australia hosted the world's largest space event on its shores.

From Ryugu to Earth: Bringing Hayabusa2 home
NEWS • Inspire
From Ryugu to Earth: Bringing Hayabusa2 home
5 September 2025
Join us in-person or virtually for a special event at the Australian Space Discovery Centre on Tuesday 7 October, where we unveil a new exhibit featuring a sample from asteroid Ryugu.

Third National Indigenous Space Academy cohort depart for US and UK space experience
NEWS • Inspire
Third National Indigenous Space Academy cohort depart for US and UK space experience
4 September 2025
Eight First Nations STEM scholars will participate in the 10 week overseas space education program, led by Monash University with support from the Australian Space Agency and CSIRO.
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.