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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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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A group photo of UQ of Space, the winners of the 2026 Australian Rover Challenge.

NEWS • Inspiring Australia

28 April 2026

Six students from the University of Queensland team reflect on the experience and the practical skills they gained.

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Head of the Australian Space Agency Enrico Palermo along with senior members of other space agencies

NEWS • Partnerships

17 April 2026

The Australian Space Agency partnered with Austrade and over 30 Aussie companies, strengthening global partnerships and showcasing our space capabilities.

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Launch of Artemis II Credit NASA

NEWS • Inspiring Australia

17 April 2026

New independent research conducted by YouGov finds 54% of Australians watched Artemis II launch footage, with 3.5 million tuning in live.

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Inside the Artemis II mission, astronauts reveal what daily life is really like on the way to the Moon, including space food demonstrations in microgravity. Credit NASA

NEWS • Space history and culture

13 April 2026

Explore with our interactive image gallery how far space food has come since the first human spaceflight in 1961.

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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.