On 3 December 2019, the Australian Space Agency and Thales Australia signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation (SSI) to mutually identify key areas of investment as well as potential research, development and commercial opportunities.
Latest from the Australian space sector
Latest from the Australian space sector
Rolling in the deep: New Norcia 3 in operation
NEWS • Partnerships
Rolling in the deep: New Norcia 3 in operation
7 April 2026
The European Space Agency’s antenna in WA is underway, strengthening Australia’s 40-year space partnership with Europe and boosting deep space mission support.
The latest from Aussie space
NEWS • National capability
The latest from Aussie space
7 April 2026
Here’s a recap of some of the key developments and capabilities from March that are shaping Australia’s space industry.
Australia to support humanity’s historic return to the Moon
NEWS • National capability
Australia to support humanity’s historic return to the Moon
2 April 2026
Australia is ready to make its mark as part of NASA’s history-defining Artemis Program.
Perfect timing: Aussie quantum clock innovation becomes a world-first capability
NEWS • National capability
Perfect timing: Aussie quantum clock innovation becomes a world-first capability
31 March 2026
QuantX Labs launched an optical frequency comb to space — advancing its TEMPO.Space optical atomic clock. This technology is backed by an Australian Space Agency program.
UQ Space wins 2026 Australian Rover Challenge
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
UQ Space wins 2026 Australian Rover Challenge
29 March 2026
As major partners for this year's event, the Australian Space Agency co-hosted two special events. The Australian Space Discovery Centre was also the official city-based viewing hub for this year's Challenge, live-streaming the event across each day.
Aussie Moon rover's journey confirmed
NEWS • Partnerships
Aussie Moon rover's journey confirmed
28 March 2026
NASA selects Intuitive Machines to carry Australia’s Roo‑ver to the lunar South Pole region in 2030.