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The latest from the Australian space sector
The latest from the Australian space sector
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.
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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.
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Have your say: Flight Safety Code
NEWS • Space activities
Have your say: Flight Safety Code
1 September 2025
The Australian Space Agency has opened consultations on proposed updates to the Flight Safety Code, which underpins the nation’s space safety framework.
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Mission confirmed: Aussie Moon rover ready to roll
NEWS • Industry growth
Mission confirmed: Aussie Moon rover ready to roll
29 August 2025
Roo-ver will be carried to the lunar surface on CT-4 around the end of this decade. Its journey to the Moon will be delivered through NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative.
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From the archives: Australia hosts its first IAC in Melbourne
NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025
From the archives: Australia hosts its first IAC in Melbourne
28 August 2025
As we inch closer to IAC 2025, let's revisit some key Australian space milestones from the 1980s to the early 2000s.
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Outback To Orbit Episode 2
NEWS • Australian Space Agency
Outback To Orbit Episode 2
19 August 2025
In this episode, we meet two Australian companies headed for the Moon, as their cutting-edge technologies help shape the future of space exploration with support from our grant programs.
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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.