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
Next stop, Phobos: A bold new chapter after 50 years of Mars exploration
NEWS • Space history and culture
Next stop, Phobos: A bold new chapter after 50 years of Mars exploration
10 September 2026
As Japan prepares to launch its mission to collect samples from the Martian Moon Phobos, explore through our interactive photo gallery how NASA’s historic Viking landings transformed Mars exploration.
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From sand dunes to space: The Australian journey behind a NASA-winning Moon wheel
NEWS • People in the sector
From sand dunes to space: The Australian journey behind a NASA-winning Moon wheel
9 September 2026
Inspired by a motorbike journey through one of Australia's most remote landscapes, engineer and full-time carer Daniel Bloomfield developed an unconventional solution that caught NASA's attention at their recent competition.
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The latest from Aussie space
NEWS • National capability
The latest from Aussie space
3 September 2026
Here’s a recap of some of the key developments and capabilities from August that are shaping Australia’s space industry.
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From Himawari to MMX: Australia's growing space partnership with Japan
NEWS • Partnerships
From Himawari to MMX: Australia's growing space partnership with Japan
2 September 2026
The five-decade long space cooperation between the two countries is set to reach a new milestone through JAXA's MMX mission, with Martian moon samples expected to return to South Australia by 2031.
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Space Harvest Ideathon: Applications open for new space-ed initiative
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
Space Harvest Ideathon: Applications open for new space-ed initiative
25 August 2026
The Australian Space Agency is supporting a new educational opportunity giving young Australians hands-on experience in solving future food production challenges for space exploration.
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The Australian Space Discovery Centre is making more space for schools
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
The Australian Space Discovery Centre is making more space for schools
20 August 2026
From 1 September 2026, the Discovery Centre's new operating model will ensure thousands more students can access a curriculum-aligned learning experience with a space focus.
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