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Shannon-Walker and Katherine Bennell-Pegg

NEWS • Inspire

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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The aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon

NEWS • Australian Space Agency

7 January 2026

This year will mark some key milestone moments for Australia and the global space industry.

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Blue Ghost Mission 1 snapped Australia from space during its journey to the Moon. Image credit: Firefly Aerospace

NEWS • Australian Space Agency

18 December 2025

Explore the year's major milestones for the Australian Space Agency and the nation's space industry with our interactive image gallery.

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A team of QUT engineering students with their rover.

NEWS • Inspire

16 December 2025

Five Queensland University of Technology students share how hands-on experience with their rover Perseus and a trip to NASA's 2025 Lunabotics Challenge sharpened their technical and project management skills.

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Australian space technology ALEPH-1

NEWS • Space activities

12 December 2025

Aiming to grow plants in space and help address sustainability challenges on Earth, ALEPH-1 mission is scheduled for the Moon in 2026.

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Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg at an event

NEWS • Inspire

12 December 2025

From classrooms to communities, here's how we spread the message about space across the nation.

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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.