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Robotics and Automation on Earth and in Space Roadmap webinar: pitch your organisation

News

10 June 2022

The Australian Space Agency is calling for expressions of interest to pitch at an upcoming Robotics and Automation public webinar.

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G’day Moon: Australia’s boldest adventure yet

News

4 April 2022

The Australian Space Agency’s new campaign to promote Australia’s first lunar mission.

Proposed changes to space and high power rocket activities: have your say

News

1 April 2022

The Australian Space Agency is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Space (Launches and Returns) (General) Rules 2019 and Space (Launches and Returns) (High Power Rocket) Rules 2019. Submissions close 29 April 2022.

Photo of a launch from the ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

Investment to help Australian businesses tap into India’s booming space industry

News

22 March 2022

A $25 million expansion of the International Space Investment (ISI) initiative will unlock opportunities for Australian businesses and researchers to work with India’s space industry.

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Keeping Australia’s space sector soaring

News

3 March 2022

The Australian Government is cementing Australia as a leading space nation in the region, with a range of new investments and reforms.

Robotics and Automation on Earth and in Space Roadmap 2021-2030

News

24 January 2022

The Australian Space Agency has released its third roadmap, Robotics and Automation on Earth and in Space.

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Australia and Korea to work together in space

International partnerships

13 December 2021

On 10 December 2021, Australia and the Republic of Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in space.

Artist’s impression of an Australian-made rover exploring the lunar surface.

Moon to Mars: Trailblazer program now open

News

7 December 2021

Up to $50 million is available for Australian businesses and researchers to develop and build a small rover which will head to the Moon with NASA as early as 2026.

Southern Space Symposium: speech by Enrico Palermo

Speech

6 December 2021

Head of the Australian Space Agency Enrico Palermo gave an address at the National Press Club as part of the Space Industry Association of Australia’s Southern Space Symposium on 29 November 2021.

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Australian Space Agency releases Earth Observation from Space roadmap

News

29 November 2021

The Australian Space Agency has released its second roadmap, Earth Observation from Space.

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Headed to the moon: the Trailblazer program and NASA space act agreement

News

13 October 2021

Australia is heading to the Moon. The Australian Government reached an agreement with NASA for a small Australian-made “foundation services rover” to be included in a future mission.

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World space week at the Australian Space Discovery Centre

News

30 September 2021

Join the Australian Space Discovery Centre and Airbus for a hands on Mission to Mars schools workshop to celebrate World Space Week on 13 and 14 October 2021.

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First commercial rocket launch under updated Space (Launches and Returns) Act

News

8 September 2021

The Australian Space Agency has given regulatory approval for a commercial rocket launch to take place from a newly licensed launch facility.

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Australian Space Agency signs with Viasat Australia

News

26 August 2021

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Viasat Australia.

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Australia’s second launch facility licence granted

News

19 July 2021

The Australian Space Agency has granted Australia’s second launch facility licence, for Southern Launch’s facility in Whalers Way, South Australia.

Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency

Celebrate the Australian Space Agency's 3rd anniversary

News

1 July 2021

Today is an exciting day as we recognise and celebrate the Australian Space Agency’s third birthday.

Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency, and Damien Walker, Director General of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

Australian Space Agency signs with the Queensland Government

State and territory cooperation

29 June 2021

On 28 June 2021, the Australian Space Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Queensland Government

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Moon to Mars: Facilitating space supply chain opportunities

News

18 June 2021

The Australian Space Agency has opened the Moon to Mars Supply Chain Facilitation tender to identify service providers able to assist Australian organisations to enter space supply chains.

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Australian Space Agency and ESA announce construction of new deep space antenna

Media release

30 April 2021

The 35-metre deep space antenna will be at the European Space Agency’s New Norcia station, 140 kilometres north of Perth in Western Australia.

Australian Space Discovery Centre is go for launch!

News

31 March 2021

The Australian Space Discovery Centre has been unveiled by the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia.

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Partial cost recovery for space launch and return applications

News

16 March 2021

We are now inviting public consultation on the implementation of partial cost recovery for space applications.

Dr Beth Jens: An inspiring space career

News

8 March 2021

International Women’s Day: Dr Elizabeth Jens a successful and inspiring Australian woman, who landed her dream position with NASA.

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Space Bridge to unite Australia and UK space industries

International partnerships

24 February 2021

Australia and the United Kingdom have strengthened their ties in space, with the signing of the Space Bridge Framework Arrangement.

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Space Bridge to unite Australia and UK space industries

News

24 February 2021

Australia and the United Kingdom have strengthened their ties in space, with the signing of the Space Bridge Framework Arrangement.

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Australian Space Agency signs with Indian Space Research Organisation

News

17 February 2021

The agreement will encourage collaboration between both countries across civil space activities.

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Moon to Mars initiative: Launching Australian industry to space

News

16 February 2021

The Moon to Mars initiative is an inspiring program that is strengthening, growing and transforming the Australian space industry.

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Accelerating the space industry: A message from new Agency Head, Enrico Palermo

News

28 January 2021

Enrico Palermo the new Head of the Australian Space Agency shares his vision.

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Purra goes to space with NASA and SpaceX

News

5 January 2021

The Australian Space Agency had precious cargo onboard Crew Dragon Resilience in the form of its toy space kangaroo named Purra.

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Space roadmap for communications technologies and services

News

22 December 2020

The first in a series of seven roadmaps. Communication technologies and services provides strategic direction to inform, guide, and support the growth of the industry.

Hayabusa2 mission accomplished

News

11 December 2020

In the early hours of Sunday 6 December, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) welcomed an arrival back from space.

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Findings from the Bushfire Earth Observation Taskforce

News

7 December 2020

Satellite based Earth observation systems support Australians through emergency management activities. The Taskforce examined the decisions required to manage bushfire risk management.

Mission ready testing of space equipment

News

17 November 2020

The Australian Space Agency has opened the Space Infrastructure Fund Payload qualification grant - to develop a new space payload testing and qualification capability in Australia.

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AI crew to support astronauts in space

Case study

16 November 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) company Akin is creating software for a prototype AI space crew.

A new Head for the Australian Space Agency

News

13 November 2020

Australia has found their new Head of the Australian Space Agency. Mr Enrico Palermo is currently Chief Operating Officer of Virgin Galactic Holdings.

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Launching Australian businesses into space

News

3 November 2020

The Australian Space Agency has opened the Moon to Mars Demonstrator Feasibility grants to help local businesses and researchers develop and launch products into space.

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Australia signs NASA’s Artemis Accords

Media release

14 October 2020

Australia among the first partner countries joining NASA on international cooperation with the signing of the Artemis Accords.

The Raytracer Pilot System Design depicts an astronaut immersed in water while wearing Raytracer’s Titan Lake virtual reality headset.

Virtual reality training for space exploration

Case study

13 October 2020

Raytracer will develop underwater virtual reality training simulations for astronauts.

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World Space Week: Six ways satellites improve our lives

News

2 October 2020

The theme of this year’s World Space Week is satellites improve life. We are taking this opportunity to appreciate satellite technology and its incredible benefits.

Protecting national safety is critical for Australia’s emerging space launch capability

News

15 September 2020

A statement from Head of the Australian Space Agency, Dr Megan Clark AC.

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Real time traffic management in space

Case study

15 September 2020

Industrial Sciences Group is developing a new tool to help satellite operators assess the risks to satellites from collisions with space debris.

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New frontier for space supply chains

News

27 August 2020

The Australian Space Agency has opened the Moon to Mars Supply Chain capability improvement grants to boost local businesses into national and global space supply chains.

Artist’s impression of Hayabusa2 spacecraft re-entry capsule release.

Hayabusa2 re-entry capsule to land in South Australia

News

19 August 2020

Approval has been issued for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) asteroid sample return capsule.

James Waldie poses with NASA Extravehicular Activity suits used for spacewalking.

Spacesuits for preserving human health

Case study

18 August 2020

Next gen compression suits to protect astronauts from the physical strains of space and help athlete recovery on Earth.

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Future space missions: tell us more

News

17 August 2020

The Australian Space Agency is seeking information from industry on intended or desired Australian space missions to support access to space.

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Australian Space Agency signs with NT Government

State and territory cooperation

24 July 2020

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Northern Territory Government.

Northern Territory Chief Minister holds up MOU on a virtual call with Australian Space Agency Head.

New space collaboration with NT

State and territory cooperation

24 July 2020

The Australian Space Agency is strengthening space collaborations with the Northern Territory Government.

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NASA’s GLOBE education program

News

14 July 2020

NASA and the Australian Space Agency have signed a cooperative agreement to re-engage in the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment program.

Hayabusa2 illustration showing touchdown on the asteroid Ryugu.

Australia set to welcome JAXA’s Hayabusa2

News

14 July 2020

Japan’s asteroid explorer Hayabusa2 plans to depart Ryugu in December 2019 with retrieval operations planned to occur Woomera.

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Australia and Japan strengthen space collaborations

News

9 July 2020

The Australian Space Agency is building further space ties with Japan

M2M consultation showcases space industry growth areas

News

2 July 2020

We are designing a program to get Australian industry participating in international missions that will take humans back to the Moon and on to Mars.

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Two years successfully transforming the Australian space industry: A message from Head, Dr Megan Clark AC

News

1 July 2020

The Australian Space Agency celebrates its second anniversary.

Perth supercomputing grant to enhance space data

News

23 June 2020

Pawsey Supercomputing Centre has received a $1.5 million Australian Government grant to establish a new space data analysis facility.

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WA company gets $4.5m grant to develop new space centre

News

23 June 2020

Fugro Australia Marine has received a $4.5 million grant to help develop a space command and control complex for robotics and artificial intelligence.

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International Space Investment initiative grants

News

17 June 2020

Ten projects from across the nation will benefit from $11 million in space grants.

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Grant to establish national space Mission Control Centre

News

16 June 2020

Saber Astronautics has been awarded a $6 million Space Infrastructure grant to establish the national Mission Control Centre in Adelaide.

Our Indigenous astronomical traditions

News

29 May 2020

For Reconciliation Week, astrophysicist and proud Wiradjuri woman, Kirsten Banks, shares an Indigenous Australian perspective on the sky’s constellations.

Vienna Tran with Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft.

A dream to take medicine to the outer limits

News

20 May 2020

Aspiring space doctor, Vienna Tran found her passion in space when she visited an observatory as a child.

Photo of Nick McLean, Propulsion Engineer, working on a rocket.

Spotlight on space careers

News

18 May 2020

The Australian Space Agency talks to three early career space engineers about their work.

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Koalas in space

News

1 May 2020

In 2017, NASA sent a stuffed toy koala and its joey to the International Space Station, then presented them as a gift to the Space Industry Association of Australia.

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How space is helping the world respond to COVID-19

News

22 April 2020

The scale of COVID-19 demands industries support the global fight. The space industry is helping us visualise the impact and stay connected.

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Economic activity survey to measure Australian space sector growth

News

10 March 2020

We invite organisations contributing to the space industry to complete an economic activity survey of the Australian space sector. The survey closes 31 March.

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Australian Space Agency opens in Adelaide

News

19 February 2020

The offices, based at Lot Fourteen, are an important step in the development of the Agency.

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Australian Space Agency signs statement of intent with Italian Space Agency

International partnerships

17 February 2020

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of intent with the Italian Space Agency to consider a joint Australia-Italy activity on the International Space Station.

Moon to Mars Program design: Have your say

News

5 February 2020

The Australian Space Agency is consulting across the country to help design the $150 million Moon to Mars initiative. Request for input closes on 6 March.

Partial cost recovery for launch and return applications

News

21 January 2020

The government has agreed to introduce partial cost recovery arrangements for space launch and return applications.

Australian Space Agency signs with Gilmour Space Technologies

Australian industry joint statements

11 December 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Gilmour Space Technologies

Australian Space Agency signs with Gilmour Space

News

11 December 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Gilmour Space.

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Space infrastructure project grants open

News

10 December 2019

Applications are now open for grants to establish both a Mission Control Centre, and Robotics, Automation and AI Command and Control Centre.

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Australian Space Agency signs with Thales Australia

Australian industry joint statements

3 December 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of intent with Thales Australia Pty Ltd.

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Lasers at forefront of space tracking systems

News

2 December 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with EOS Space Systems, an Australian space tracking company.

Australian Space Agency signs with EOS Space Systems

Australian industry joint statements

2 December 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with EOS Space Systems.

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Innovative satcomms transforming space sector

News

19 November 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with EM Solutions, who develop high speed telecommunications products.

Australian Space Agency signs with EM Solutions Pty Ltd

Australian industry joint statements

13 November 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with EM Solutions Pty Ltd

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Australian Space Agency at GEO Week 2019

News

7 November 2019

The Australian Space Agency was a key supporter of the inaugural GEO Week 2019 Industry Track.

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Australia at the 70th International Astronautical Congress

News

28 October 2019

The Australian Space Agency had a big week at the 70th International Astronautical Convention in Washington DC.

Australian Space Agency signs with Maxar at IAC

Media release

23 October 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with US based company, Maxar Technologies, overnight at the 70^th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Washington DC.

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Australian Space Agency signs with New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

International partnerships

22 October 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a letter of intent with the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

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Australian Space Agency signs with German Aerospace Center

International partnerships

22 October 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a letter of intent with the German Aerospace Center.

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Australian Space Agency signs with Italian Space Agency

International partnerships

21 October 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Italian Space Agency.

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Space Bridge to link Australia and UK space industries

News

26 September 2019

Australia and the United Kingdom will strengthen their industry ties through the formation of a Space Bridge.

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Australian Space Agency signs with Tasmania

Media release

26 September 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tasmanian Government.

Australian Space Agency signs with Tasmania

State and territory cooperation

25 September 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tasmanian Government.

Australian Space Agency signs with United Kingdom

International partnerships

24 September 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Joint Statement of Intent with the United Kingdom Space Agency.

The signing of a letter of intent between NASA and the Australian Space Agency

Australia to support NASA’s plan to return to the Moon and on to Mars

News

22 September 2019

The Australian Space Agency and NASA have launched a new partnership on future space cooperation.

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Australian Space Agency signs with NASA

International partnerships

21 September 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Joint Statement of Intent with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Inaugural Australian Space Agency Advisory Group meeting

News

5 September 2019

The independent Australian Space Agency Advisory Group gathered to review and advise the strategic direction and performance of the Agency.

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Space infrastructure projects: have your say

News

5 September 2019

The Australian Space Agency is consulting with the public about the program design of 2 infrastructure projects. Consultations open until 24 September.

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Driving space sector growth across the nation

News

30 August 2019

The Space Infrastructure Fund and the International Space Investment initiative will fill space infrastructure gaps and support space projects.

New space activities regulations launch

News

30 August 2019

From today, the Australian space industry will have an improved, streamlined process for launching to space and returning to Earth.

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Growing the space industry through cutting-edge downstream capabilities

Media release

30 August 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Australian SME FrontierSI, who deliver spatial information services.

Australian Space Agency signs with Frontier SI

Australian industry joint statements

29 August 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Frontier SI

Australian Space Agency signs with Maxar Technologies

Australian industry joint statements

22 August 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Maxar Technologies.

Photo of Pierre-Jean Beylier and Dr Megan Clark at the signing.

Collaborating in communications to grow Australia’s space industry

Media release

16 August 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Australian company, Speedcast International.

Australian Space Agency signs statement of intent with European Space Agency

International partnerships

15 August 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of intent with the European Space Agency to explore deeper cooperation.

Australian Space Agency signs with Speedcast

Australian industry joint statements

6 August 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Speedcast International Ltd

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Building the components of a vibrant space industry

Media release

26 July 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with XTEK.

Australian Space Agency signs with XTEK

Australian industry joint statements

18 July 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with XTEK Ltd.

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Australia and the first Moon landing

News

18 July 2019

It’s 50 years since the Apollo 11 mission landed on the Moon. Many nations, including Australia, supported this historic feat.

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Australian Space Agency signs with Myriota

Australian industry joint statements

15 July 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Myriota.

Building satellite IoT capability

Media release

15 July 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Australian space start-up Myriota, to enhance the capabilities of Australia’s space industry.

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Australian Space Agency signs with Western Australia

State and territory cooperation

10 July 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Western Australian Government.

Australian Space Agency 1 year on: A message from Head, Dr Megan Clark AC

News

1 July 2019

Dr Clark looks back on the Agency’s achievements and forward to the next 10 years of growing our space industry.

International space investment: have your say

News

6 June 2019

Help us design a new Australian Government program to support businesses and researchers with international space projects.

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Sounding for launch

News

31 May 2019

NASA looks to Australian company Equatorial Launch Australia to conduct rocket launches for scientific investigations.

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Space Symposium roundup

News

23 April 2019

Space organisations, agencies and enthusiasts from all over the world made their way to Colorado Springs in April to network with the space industry.

The Australian Space Agency is hiring

15 April 2019

We are recruiting five positions to be based in Adelaide. Read information for candidates and frequently asked questions.

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Australian Civil Space Strategy: A message from Head, Dr Megan Clark AC

News

3 April 2019

Advancing Space, the Australian Civil Space Strategy 2019–28, sets out a 10-year path to guide the growth of Australia’s space sector.

Australian Space Agency signs with the Boeing Company

Australian industry joint statements

26 March 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of intent with the Boeing Company to help advance the Agency’s goals to expand Australia’s domestic space industry.

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Australian Space Agency signs with Woodside Energy Ltd

Australian industry joint statements

26 March 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of intent with Woodside Energy Ltd.

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Australian Space Agency signs with ACT Government

State and territory cooperation

12 March 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ACT Government.

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Balance for better in space

News

8 March 2019

This International Women’s Day the Australian Space Agency calls for better balance in the space industry.

Australian Space Agency merchandise

News

1 March 2019

Australian Space Agency merchandise is now available at Questacon.

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Australian Space Agency signs with NSW Government

State and territory cooperation

28 February 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the NSW Government.

Australian Space Agency signs with Goonhilly Earth Station

Australian industry joint statements

25 February 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of intent with Goonhilly Earth Station to collaborate and create new opportunities in the space economy in Australia, the UK and beyond.

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Australian Space Agency signs with United Arab Emirates

International partnerships

14 February 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency

Australia and United Arab Emirates partner in space

Media release

14 February 2019

The Australian Space Agency has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Arab Emirates Space Agency.

Australian Space Agency signs with Lockheed Martin Australia

Australian industry joint statements

29 January 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of intent with Lockheed Martin.

Australian Space Agency – past, present and future

News

12 December 2018

The Australian Space Agency brand reflects our past, present and future. Read more on the new brand and the link between space and Australia’s Indigenous people, the world’s oldest astronomers.

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Australian Space Agency location and identity: A message from Head, Dr Megan Clark AC

News

12 December 2018

The Government has announced the location of the Australian Space Agency. This new base provides an exciting location for the Agency to transform and grow the Australian space industry.

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Australian Space Agency signs with Nova Systems Australia

Australian industry joint statements

6 December 2018

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of intent with Nova Systems Australia, confirming Nova Systems commitment to enhancing the capability and competitiveness of the Australian space sector.

Comments welcomed on cost recovery for approvals of space activities

News

30 November 2018

Provide input on how the Australian Space Agency proposes to implement cost recovery charges for approvals under The Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018.

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New charter supports the development of space priorities

News

30 October 2018

The Australian Space Agency Charter provides a high-level strategic overview of the Agency and outlines approved governance arrangements.

100 Days of the Australian Space Agency

News

9 October 2018

During its first 100 days, the Australian Space Agency has defined its purpose, values and responsibilities and achieved key milestones.

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Australian Space Agency signs with Sitael Australia

Australian industry joint statements

4 October 2018

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of intent with Sitael Australia to enhance the capability and competitiveness of the Australian Space sector.

Astronomer-at-large, Fred Watson, poses for a photo with the Siding Spring Observatory at a distance in the background.

What World Space Week means to me

News

4 October 2018

Astronomer-at-large, Fred Watson, reflects on the dawn of the space age.

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Australian Space Agency signs with United Kingdom Space Agency

International partnerships

2 October 2018

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom Space Agency.

Australian Space Agency signs with Canadian Space Agency

International partnerships

2 October 2018

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Canadian Space Agency.

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Australian Space Agency signs with Airbus

Australian industry joint statements

27 September 2018

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of intent with Airbus which includes support for space discovery, technology development and connectivity, and STEM education in Australia.

Australian Space Agency signs with French Space Agency

International partnerships

1 September 2018

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES).

Australian Space Agency wants to hear from businesses and organisations

News

3 August 2018

The Australian Space Agency will be hosting consultation forums across Australia during August.

Australian Space Agency launches operations: A message from Head, Dr Megan Clark AC

News

29 June 2018

Our Agency will be one of the most industry-focused space agencies in the world, engaged internationally and demonstrating Australia can be a leader and a responsible global citizen, drawing on our home-grown Aussie ingenuity.

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