The heart of space

The Australian Space Agency is the heart of space in Australia, working to advance the country's position in the global space economy. 

We have cooperative partnerships with international space agencies and Australian states and territories that benefit the national space sector. We also broker deals and deliver initiatives to drive investment and global opportunities for Australia in space.

Australia: Your partner in space

Our nation has desirable geography and specialised capabilities across as wide range of areas, while also being home to world class research institutions and state-of-the-art infrastructure to deliver important space based programs and services.

"The Australian Space Agency continues to take its role as the front door for the world to engage with Australia in space very seriously – forging deals and generating opportunities through our convening power and space expertise."

~ Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency

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International partnerships

We are the gateway for the global space industry to engage with Australia in space, fostering strong international partnerships for our national sector.

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States and Territories

Australia is home to a range of unique and world-renowned space capabilities across eight states and territories. 

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Katherine Bennell-Pegg with students at Charlesville

NEWS • Inspiring Australia

8 May 2026

Since March, the 2026 Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been touring states and territories, empowering students and communities, and promoting Australia's space sector.

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NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon. Image Credit: NASA

NEWS • National capability

7 May 2026

Here’s a recap of some of the key developments and capabilities from April that are shaping Australia’s space industry.

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The ND-50 is the newest version of the Adelaide-based company’s Neumann Drive

NEWS • Space activities

1 May 2026

Adelaide's Neumann Space has successfully completed an in-orbit demonstration campaign for the latest version of its Neumann Drive electric thruster, which uses solid metal as propellant.

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Novespace Airbus A310 Zero G

NEWS • National capability

1 May 2026

Australia will fly its first zero‑gravity research team in October through a CNES–UWA partnership, positioning Australia as a test bed for space experiments.

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The 7.3m antenna from the ground (credit UTAS)

NEWS • Industry showcase: Space spotlight

29 April 2026

Sitting on a peak about 70km north of Hobart is Greenhill Observatory, Tasmania’s most advanced link to the cosmos.

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liquid-instruments technology

NEWS • National capability

28 April 2026

Funding for Canberra‑based Liquid Instruments will strengthen Australia’s national space capability and support future lunar and deep space exploration.

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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.