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
New outback antenna deepens AU-EU space ties
NEWS • Partnerships
New outback antenna deepens AU-EU space ties
4 October 2025
New Norcia 3 in regional Western Australia will reinforce Europe’s deep-space communication capabilities.
A stellar start for IAC 2025 in Sydney
NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025
A stellar start for IAC 2025 in Sydney
29 September 2025
The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) is underway in the city's scenic Darling Harbour.
Aussie SpIRIT completes first phase of its mission
NEWS • Industry growth
Aussie SpIRIT completes first phase of its mission
23 September 2025
The Australian Space Agency funded SpIRIT nanosatellite successfully completed the commissioning stage of its mission, which includes rigorous testing of technologies in space.
Agency joins global forum to make space environment safer
NEWS • Australian Space Agency
Agency joins global forum to make space environment safer
23 September 2025
The Australian Space Agency has become the newest Associate Member of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee.
First Nations speakers from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada to deliver landmark session
NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025
First Nations speakers from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada to deliver landmark session
15 September 2025
The Host Plenary at the world’s leading space event will explore how Indigenous knowledge systems can help shape the global space sector.
From the archives: Australian Space Agency announced at IAC 2017
NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025
From the archives: Australian Space Agency announced at IAC 2017
10 September 2025
With IAC 2025 just days away, let’s revisit the last time Australia hosted the world's largest space event on its shores.
Main image photo credit: CSRIO