The Australian Space Agency coordinates civil space matters across government and supports the growth and transformation of Australia’s space industry.

Australian Space Agency

GPO Box 2013, Canberra, 

Australian Capital Territory 2601.

Australian Space Discovery Centre

Ground floor, McEwin Building (Lot Fourteen),

364-370 North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 5000.

General

Within Australia – 1800 497 182 | +61 2 6276 1166  

9 am – 5.30 pm Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) | Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays)

Media and communications

Within Australia – 08 8406 4798.

9 am – 5.30 pm Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) | Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays)

Latest news from Australia’s space sector

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Roo-ver Research: Swinburne University

NEWS • Space spotlight

12 June 2025

Based in Melbourne’s east, Swinburne University is making a two-pronged contribution to Australia’s first lunar rover – by tackling the threats of dust and radiation on the Moon.

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Australia's largest spacecraft manufacturing facility announced

NEWS • Industry growth

10 June 2025

Space Machines Company and the University of Technology Sydney to establish an industry-scale site, which will be operational later this year.

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New 20-metre-high space mural at Lot Fourteen

NEWS • Cultural Space

10 June 2025

The Australian Space Agency unveiled the major new mural that communicates the critical role space plays to everyday life on Earth, promote STEM and inspire the next generation.

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Australian Space Agency visits Japan, advancing its space partnership

NEWS • Partnerships

4 June 2025

Through a series of engagements the Australian Space Agency promoted the Australia's space sector and deepened space cooperation with Japan.

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Winnebago-3 capsule after safely landing at Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range in South Australia.

Second commercial space capsule lands in Australia

NEWS • Conducting space activities

14 May 2025

Varda’s spacecraft, Winnebago-3, re-enters Earth and lands at Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range in regional South Australia.

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Over 400 Australian space studies to be showcased at IAC 2025

NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025

14 May 2025

The Congress’s International Programme Committee accepted 4,100 abstracts and Australia ranks second in the number of abstracts selected

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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.