The two nations signed an agreement to encourage a trans-Tasman space innovation ecosystem, which will facilitate collaboration in areas like orbital and suborbital missions, expanding ground segment networks, and remote asset management.
Latest from the Australian space sector
Latest from the Australian space sector
New statement charts Australia's future in space
NEWS • Australian Space Agency
New statement charts Australia's future in space
21 July 2026
The Australian Government is backing Australia’s space industry to capture the growing opportunities of the global space economy while strengthening the capabilities that underpin our economic resilience and national security.
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To the Stars: Space has its Day Out
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
To the Stars: Space has its Day Out
20 July 2026
The Australian Space Agency's inaugural special event drew hundreds, inspiring young Australians to explore STEM, space careers and the future of Australia's growing space sector.
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Australian tracking terminal commissioned for India’s historic human spaceflight program
NEWS • Partnerships
Australian tracking terminal commissioned for India’s historic human spaceflight program
9 July 2026
Australia will play a critical role in supporting all four of the program’s planned missions through essential space tracking capability from its Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
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Registrations now open for 2026 KIBO Robot Programming Challenge
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
Registrations now open for 2026 KIBO Robot Programming Challenge
7 July 2026
This educational program is supported by the Australian Space Agency and will be delivered by One Giant Leap Australia. In this feature, the winning team from last year's competition reflect on the STEM confidence they gained.
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The latest from Aussie space
NEWS • National capability
The latest from Aussie space
3 July 2026
Here’s a recap of some of the key developments and capabilities from June that are shaping Australia’s space industry.
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Aussie astronaut strengthens trans-Tasman space bond
NEWS • Partnerships
Aussie astronaut strengthens trans-Tasman space bond
1 July 2026
Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg’s New Zealand visit has highlighted the growing impact of Australia and New Zealand’s space sectors, their shared space heritage and the opportunity to shape the global space economy.
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