Learn about the key moments in Australia’s rich space history starting in the late 1950s and including the launch of the Australian Space Agency in 2018.
An introduction to space
Australian space milestones
27 June 2025
The latest from the Australian space sector
The latest from the Australian space sector
Aussie CubeSat wins global Mission of the Year award
NEWS • Industry growth
Aussie CubeSat wins global Mission of the Year award
14 August 2025
Waratah Seed-1 was recognised at the Small Satellite Conference hosted by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in the United States.
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Outback To Orbit Episode 2
NEWS • Australian Space Agency
Outback To Orbit Episode 2
14 August 2025
In this episode, we meet two Australian companies headed for the Moon, as their cutting-edge technologies help shape the future of space exploration with support from our grant programs.
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Sydney to become the centre of the Universe with IAC 2025 Space Week
NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025
Sydney to become the centre of the Universe with IAC 2025 Space Week
12 August 2025
Running alongside the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), a suite of free space-themed experiences will be held across the city from 29 September to 3 October.
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Space talk: Jaxon Liebeck
NEWS • People in the sector
Space talk: Jaxon Liebeck
11 August 2025
When the first commercial moon lander touched down in March this year, a 26-year-old Australian was the Flight Director for the iconic endeavour.
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Request for Information: Sector collaborations with international partners
NEWS • Australian Space Agency
Request for Information: Sector collaborations with international partners
7 August 2025
The Australian Space Agency is seeking information on current space-related business, investment and collaborative partnerships with international partners.
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First launch attempt of Aussie made rocket
NEWS • Industry growth
First launch attempt of Aussie made rocket
30 July 2025
Eris Test Flight 1 took place at Gilmour’s Bowen Orbital Spaceport at Abbot Point in North Queensland this morning.
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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.