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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Guideline and procedure

Launch Facility Licence

You need a launch facility licence if you intend to operate a launch facility in Australia.

1 December 2023 Read summary

an overview image of regional Australia.
Guideline and procedure

Australian High Power Rocket permit 

You need a permit if you intend to launch a high power rocket from Australia.

1 December 2023 Read summary

Rocket being launched from a base
Guideline and procedure

Return Authorisation (standard return)

You need a return authorisation (standard return) to return a space object to Australia or, as an Australian national, to return a space object outside Australia.

1 December 2023 Read summary

capsule landing
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.

1 December 2023 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.

1 December 2023 Read summary

An illustration of a space object returning to Earth
Activities

Make your own solar system with Jarli

Are you interested in bringing the solar system to life at home or in your classroom? Follow 10 simple instructions with the help of Jarli.

1 November 2023 Read summary

Illustration of the Jarli character
Guideline and procedure

Regulatory Hub: Terms and conditions

This document outlines compliance information for applicants.

14 October 2023 Read summary

A rocket being launched
Australia at the UN

Scientific and Technical Subcommittee: 2023

During the 60th session, Australia’s statements highlighted priorities for safe, secure and sustainable space activities, stronger space weather coordination, and practical action to advance the LTS Guidelines.

17 February 2023 Read summary

mission patch
Report

Findings from the Bushfire Earth Observation Taskforce

After the devastating bushfire season of 2019-2020, the Australian Space Agency led the establishment of a Bushfire Earth Observation Taskforce.

7 December 2022 Read summary

Australian coastline from above showing both tan coloured smoke and white clouds.
Report

The Now Frontier: Developing Australia’s Space Industry

Read the Australian Government’s response to the report of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources’ inquiry into developing Australia’s space industry. 

1 December 2022 Read summary

A view of Australia from space

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.