Activity
10 September 2025
Plants in space are important for food, oxygen and for astronaut’s wellbeing. However, growing plants in space is very different to growing plants on Earth.
In this activity, become an astrobotanist by creating a grow-box and designing your very own space plant.
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.
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.
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.
NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025
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.
NEWS • Inspire
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.
NEWS • Inspire
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.