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Inspired by watching Neil Armstrong walk on the Moon as a child, Paul went from installing satellite dishes to being part of the team that built the first high speed satellite link to Antarctica.

Dr Ben Greene began working in the Australian space industry not long after the Moon landing in 1969. He has witnessed some ground-breaking technologies used to improve life on Earth and in space.

With a career journey that has touched on everything from research and development to human space travel, Dr Kimberley Clayfield’s early dreams of working in the space industry are now a reality.

Applying her research to space was the beginning of Kate’s career journey in the space industry where she spends her days talking to people from different backgrounds – not just scientists and engineers.

Eloise’s career journey has taken her all over Earth and space, working alongside robots, astronauts and likeminded people who are passionate about the space industry.

As inaugural Deputy Head of the Australian Space Agency, Anthony Murfett was Space Agent Two. Anthony started with the Agency when it launched in 2018 and looked after strategy, policy and operations.

Dr Megan Clark's career journey saw her working in mining, finance, science and research before becoming the Inaugural Head of the Australian Space Agency.

Mani started off studying medicine but fell in love with technology, and she now works at the intersection of technology, education and space bringing value to major space missions.

Marta decided early in her career that she wanted to so something to preserve the environment, and by using space technology her work now helps prevent catastrophic bushfires.

Inspired by a semester exchange which involved visiting NASA, Crystal’s career has focused on researching the future of cutting-edge space technologies in the defence sector.

Applying his knowledge of robotics and subsea operations to a space environment saw Samuel’s career evolve to working with technology on Earth and in space.

Kirk’s work in the pioneering field of gravitational waves will see three spacecraft launched in the 2030s, where they will orbit the sun and collect vital data on the Earth’s climate.

Working with rockets was something Erin always aspired to, so her career pathway found her working in defence, where she is building her space skills as a systems engineer.

Professor Phil Bland has always seen asteroids as unlocking the secrets of the universe, and ensuring they don’t collide with satellites is at the core of his career journey as a planetary scientist.

As a retired NASA Astronaut, Dr. Andrew Thomas's career journey is the stuff of every child’s dreams – to be an astronaut and see Earth from space while working on the International Space Station.

Ask Dr Cassandra Steer and she’ll tell you space law isn’t about making treaties with aliens - it’s about keeping space secure and peaceful and is fast becoming an area of keen interest among practicing lawyers.

This program will accelerate the growth of Australia’s space industry and showcase our best ideas and technologies to world.

At the Australian Space Discovery Centre, visitors can explore over 20 exhibitions of the latest innovations in space technologies

We produce a range of insights on the activity and growth of the Australian space sector, as well as provide support for industry participants.