Arrangements with international partners
13 March 2026
This Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) strengthens Australia and Japan's collaboration in the field of space ICT, especially space optical communications.
The agreement aims to also promote collaborative research activities between Australian universities and Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology.
Main image caption: Head of the Australian Space Agency Enrico Palermo (left) and Japan's NICT President Hideyuki Tokuda (right)
NEWS • National capability
31 March 2026
QuantX Labs launched an optical frequency comb to space — advancing its TEMPO.Space optical atomic clock. This technology is backed by an Australian Space Agency’s program.
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
29 March 2026
As major partners for this year's event, the Australian Space Agency co-hosted two special events. The Australian Space Discovery Centre was also the official city-based viewing hub for this year's Challenge, live-streaming the event across each day.
NEWS • Partnerships
28 March 2026
NASA selects Intuitive Machines to carry Australia’s Roo‑ver to the lunar South Pole region in 2030.
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
20 March 2026
Expressions of interest are now open for this national program will be delivered by Scitech and is powered by the Australian Space Agency to shape the imaginations and capabilities of the next generation.
NEWS • National capability
18 March 2026
Funding from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation boosts Advanced Navigation's valuation to more than $1 billion.
NEWS • Space history and culture
16 March 2026
Robert Goddard, assisted by his wife Esther, sent the first liquid-fuelled rocket aloft on 16 March 1926. Explore with our interactive image gallery how far the technology has come, since he lit the fuse on a tiny rocket 100 years ago!
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.