Australian Space Agency

What we do

Space technologies and services benefit all Australians.

They underpin a lot of the daily conveniences Australians have come to expect, including things like:

weather forecasting
emergency management
internet access
online banking
GPS.

Space technology can also help:

farmers monitor the health of their crops
emergency response workers track bushfires
mining vehicles work autonomously.

Learn about how we support these important activities.

Developing Australia's space industry capability

What we are doing to develop our space industry and how we collaborate with businesses in the industry.

Leading international space collaboration

We are actively involved in the national and international space industry.

Regulating Australian space activities

Rules and regulations for Australian space activities and how they are enforced.

Funding space programs and initiatives

Australia’s space projects and funding opportunities for businesses.

Australian Space Discovery Centre

Be inspired at the Australian Space Discovery Centre with stories of innovation, curiosity and technology from the space sector.

About the Australian Space Agency

Meet our executive team and advisory board.

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Sep 2023 Australian Space Agency

Competition to name Australia’s lunar rover

Australians have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to name an Aussie-built rover that will go to the Moon.

Featured publications

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1 Apr 2019

Australian Civil Space Strategy 2019–2028

The Australian Civil Space Strategy outlines the government's plan to transform and grow our space industry over 10 years.

1 Jun 2020

Definition of the Australian space sector

The space sector provides essential data and services for every day activities, from banking and internet access to knowing where you are. See our definition of the space sector and activities included in the sector...

26 Jul 2022

Review of Australia's space industry capability

The government conducted a review of Australia’s space industry capability. The review led to a report to the government on how grow our space industry.

1 Sep 2014

State of space reports

The State of space report documents the Australian Government’s civil space responsibilities and activities. See all State of space reports published.