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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Space debris exhibit

NEWS • Australian Space Agency

30 June 2025

A part of the SpaceX Dragon 2 capsule is now on display at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.

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NEWS • Space activities

24 June 2025

Five Australian payloads lifted off today. They were onboard SpaceX's Tranporter-14 mission.

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NEWS • People in the sector

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.

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NEWS • Cultural Space

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.

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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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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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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.