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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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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NEWS • Cultural Space

10 June 2025

The Australian Space Agency unveiled the major new mural that communicates the critical role space plays to everyday life on Earth, promote STEM and inspire the next generation.

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NEWS • Partnerships

4 June 2025

Through a series of engagements the Australian Space Agency promoted the Australia's space sector and deepened space cooperation with Japan.

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Winnebago-3 capsule after safely landing at Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range in South Australia.

NEWS • Conducting space activities

14 May 2025

Varda’s spacecraft, Winnebago-3, re-enters Earth and lands at Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range in regional South Australia.

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NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025

14 May 2025

The Congress’s International Programme Committee accepted 4,100 abstracts and Australia ranks second in the number of abstracts selected

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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.