Space careers information
4 June 2025
It's not just rocket science.
Space plays in protecting our planet, advancing Earth-based technologies, understanding our place in the universe, and building a future STEM workforce. It is a multidisciplinary domain and needs all sorts of skillsets.
NEWS • Industry showcase: Space spotlight
29 April 2026
Sitting on a peak about 70km north of Hobart is Greenhill Observatory, Tasmania’s most advanced link to the cosmos.
NEWS • National capability
28 April 2026
Funding for Canberra‑based Liquid Instruments will strengthen Australia’s national space capability and support future lunar and deep space exploration.
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
28 April 2026
Six students from the University of Queensland team reflect on the experience and the practical skills they gained.
NEWS • Partnerships
17 April 2026
The Australian Space Agency partnered with Austrade and over 30 Aussie companies, strengthening global partnerships and showcasing our space capabilities.
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
17 April 2026
New independent research conducted by YouGov finds 54% of Australians watched Artemis II launch footage, with 3.5 million tuning in live.
NEWS • Space history and culture
13 April 2026
Explore with our interactive image gallery how far space food has come since the first human spaceflight in 1961.
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.