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
Registrations now open for 2026 KIBO Robot Programming Challenge
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
Registrations now open for 2026 KIBO Robot Programming Challenge
7 July 2026
This educational program is supported by the Australian Space Agency and will be delivered by One Giant Leap Australia. In this feature, the winning team from last year's competition reflect on the STEM confidence they gained.
Aussie astronaut strengthens trans-Tasman space bond
NEWS • Partnerships
Aussie astronaut strengthens trans-Tasman space bond
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.
School holidays with the Australian Space Discovery Centre
NEWS • Inspiring Australia
School holidays with the Australian Space Discovery Centre
1 July 2026
We've got several online and in-person activities planned to start from Saturday 4 July and ending on Sunday 19 July 2026.
Request for information: Australian space payloads and experiments
NEWS • Australian Space Agency
Request for information: Australian space payloads and experiments
30 June 2026
The Australian Space Agency is seeking information from the sector on Australia’s microgravity and space payload state of the art.
$10m NRFC investment strengthens local launch and returns capability
NEWS • National capability
$10m NRFC investment strengthens local launch and returns 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.
Australia-US Space Framework Agreement reaches major milestone
NEWS • Partnerships
Australia-US Space Framework Agreement reaches major milestone
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.
Main image photo credit: CSRIO