Develop a deeper understanding

Learn more about the Agency’s strategic objectives, partnerships, and areas of opportunity for the Australian space sector's growth. 

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Activities

S.C.R.A.P.

In this activity, you’ll think like scientists and engineers as you design, make and test paper rockets.

9 October 2026 Read summary

Rocket taking off
Guideline and procedure

Overseas Payload Permit

You need an overseas payload permit if you are an Australian national intending to launch a space object from outside Australia.

9 October 2026 Read summary

Satellite over Earth.
Guideline and procedure

Return authorisation (overseas payload)

You need an overseas payload return authorisation if you are an Australian national who is either returning a space object outside Australia or if the space object to be returned will be carried as a payload by another space object that does not require a return authorisation.

9 October 2026 Read summary

An illustration of a space object returning to Earth
Report

Decisions about space activities

View the list of decisions to grant, vary, revoke, suspend or transfer a licence, permit or authorisation.

9 October 2026 Read summary

An image a capsule after landing on Earth from orbit
Plans

Statement on Space

The Statement on Space outlines the Australian Government’s vision for an enduring space ecosystem that supports Australia’s economic resilience and security, is globally competitive, and secures our place in a changing world.

29 September 2026 Read summary

Australia from space
Statements of expectation

Statement of Expectations 2026

To support the Statement on Space, the Australian Government has also issued a Statement of Expectations to the Australian Space Agency. It highlights three priority areas: increased cadence in regulatory authorisations; modernising the regulatory framework for emerging activities; and space monitoring and sustainability.

21 July 2026 Read summary

A view of Australia from space
Arrangements with international partners

Joint statement: Australia and Singapore

Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency, and Ms Ngiam Le Na, Chief Executive of the National Space Agency of Singapore, co-chaired the inaugural Australia-Singapore Senior Officials’ Space Dialogue in Adelaide, Australia on 20 July 2026. 

20 July 2026 Read summary

Mr Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency, and Ms Ngiam Le Na, Chief Executive of the National Space Agency of Singapore. Australian officials from Geoscience Australia, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and Austrade are also present in this photo.
Guideline and procedure

Sensory guide

This resource can be used by visitors to identify and understand the sensory stimuli they are expected to experience during their visit.

10 July 2026 Read summary

An exhibition room
Guideline and procedure

Certificate of Currency (General Liability)

Information on this page is meant for teachers organising school excursions to the Discovery Centre.

1 July 2026 Read summary

Image of the Australian Space Discovery Centre
Guideline and procedure

Australian Launch Permit

You need an Australian launch permit if you intend to launch a space object from Australia.

29 June 2026 Read summary

an image of a rocket being launched.

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.