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

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.

States and Territories
Australia is home to a range of unique and world-renowned space capabilities across eight states and territories.
Latest news from the Australia's space sector
Latest news from the Australia's space sector

Space debris exhibit unveiled at the Discovery Centre
NEWS • Australian Space Agency
Space debris exhibit unveiled at the Discovery Centre
30 June 2025
A part of the SpaceX Dragon 2 capsule is now on display at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.

More Aussie technologies reach orbit
NEWS • Space activities
More Aussie technologies reach orbit
24 June 2025
Five Australian payloads lifted off today. They were onboard SpaceX's Tranporter-14 mission.

Space talk: Georgia Dallimore
NEWS • People in the sector
Space talk: Georgia Dallimore
23 June 2025
To mark today's International Women in Engineering Day (IWED), John Monash Scholar and aerospace engineer graduate Georgia Dallimore reflects on her trajectory in the Australian space sector.

Event: Guided tour by renowned space historian
NEWS • Cultural Space
Event: Guided tour by renowned space historian
20 June 2025
As part of the 'Out of this world' national touring exhibition, the Agency's Kerrie Dougherty OAM will host a special event on Friday 4 July in Adelaide.

Roo-ver Research: Swinburne University
NEWS • Space spotlight
Roo-ver Research: Swinburne University
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.

Australia's largest spacecraft manufacturing facility announced
NEWS • Industry growth
Australia's largest spacecraft manufacturing facility announced
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.
Main image photo credit: CSRIO