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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Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg at an event in New Zealand.

NEWS • Partnerships

1 July 2026

Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg’s New Zealand visit has highlighted the growing impact of Australia and New Zealand’s space sectors, their shared space heritage and the opportunity to shape the global space economy.

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NEWS • Australian Space Agency

30 June 2026

The Australian Space Agency is seeking information from the sector on Australia’s microgravity and space payload state of the art.

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Southern Launch chief executive Lloyd Damp

NEWS • National capability

30 June 2026

Backing from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation helps Southern Launch raise $25 million that will scale launch, re-entry and range services in South Australia.

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At IAC 2025, Sean Duffy, NASA's then acting Administrator and Head of the Australian Space Agency Enrico Palermo signed a landmark US-AU Space Framework Agreement.

NEWS • Partnerships

29 June 2026

The new Agreement has been tabled in the Australian Parliament and will deepen Australia–US space cooperation, unlocking new opportunities for industry.

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Head of the Australian Space Agency Enrico Palermo

NEWS • Australian Space Agency

19 June 2026

The Australian Space Agency is backing this leading space event that will spotlight Indo-Pacific partnerships and Australian space innovations.

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As the Artemis II crew came close to passing behind the Moon and experiencing a planned loss of signal, they captured this image of a crescent Earth. Seen from afar, it almost looks like a circular arc – except when backlit, as in other images captured by the Artemis II crew. Earth is in a crescent phase, with sunlight coming from the right. The dark portion of Earth is experiencing nighttime. Credit: NASA

NEWS • Space history and culture

12 June 2026

Explore our interactive photo gallery to see how nearly 70 years of Moon photography has changed the way we see our nearest celestial neighbour.

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Main image photo credit: CSRIO

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.