At the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Italy, the Australian Space Agency and Office of Space Commerce signed a joint statement of intent to cooperate on matters related to space situational awareness (SSA). The two agencies will collaborate to improve space object re-entry monitoring and prediction.

 

Main image: Head of the Australian Space Agency Enrico Palermo (right) along with Richard DalBello, Director of the Office of Space Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.

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Australian Space Agency Head Enrico Palermo and Officer in Charge of the Philippine Space Agency, Dr Gay Jane Perez at APRSAF-31 Cebu, Philippines

Australia strengthens regional partnerships at APRSAF-31

NEWS • Partnerships

27 November 2025

Through a series of engagements in the Philippines, the Australian Space Agency promoted the national space sector and deepened space ties with its Asia-Pacific partners.

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 A group of people at the Australian Space Discovery Centre

School holidays with the Australian Space Discovery Centre

NEWS • Inspire

23 November 2025

We've got several online and in-person activities planned between13 December⁠ 2025 and 25 January 2026.

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David Haley (left) and CEO Ben Cade cut 10th birthday cake

Ten Years of Myriota

NEWS • Space spotlight

21 November 2025

With a global customer base and a team of close to 100, Adelaide-based Myriota is celebrating a decade of delivering space-enabled Internet of Things technology.

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A group of people National Finals for the Andy Thomas Space Foundation’s Kids in Space program.

Young innovators take off at Kids in Space 2025 finals

NEWS • Inspire

17 November 2025

Seven school teams gathered at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide to pitch their space-inspired solutions.

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Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg at an event

History-making astronaut is SA’s Australian of the Year

NEWS • Inspire

14 November 2025

Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been named South Australia's 2026 Australian of the Year.

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An illustration of space debris in orbit

Expression of Interest: Australian Space Debris Research Community

NEWS • Australian Space Agency

12 November 2025

The Australian Space Agency is seeking Expressions of Interest to establish a new academic group dedicated to advancing national and international efforts in space debris management. The last day to make submissions is 12 December 2025.

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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.