Making space for Australia’s future
Space technologies and services – like emergency management, weather forecasting, internet access and GPS – benefit all Australians.
The Australian Space Agency is committed to:
- advancing Australia’s role as a responsible and sustainable actor in civil space
- creating an environment for the space sector to grow
- supporting space activities and technologies that inspire and improve the lives of Australians.
The agency is a specialist division of our department with their own website. Learn more about their activities below.
Collaborating on global astronomy projects
Australia and the world’s astronomers need access to increasingly large and complex telescopes to answer today’s big science questions.
We partner with other countries and our domestic research sector on projects and opportunities to build cutting-edge technology and capability.
Meet Australia’s Astronomer-at-large

Astronomer-at-large
Fred uses his expertise as a science communicator and public advocate to inspire people’s interest in astronomy, astrophysics and science.
Latest news
Nov 2023
Australian Space Agency
Launching the Australian Space Agency website
The Australian Space Agency and Australian Space Discovery Centre have moved. Visit space.gov.au for all the agency’s information, publications, news and events.
Nov 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. Voting on 4 shortlisted names is now open.
Oct 2023
Australian Space Agency
Australia and US formalise Technology Safeguards Agreement
The Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC, Australia’s Ambassador to the United States signed the treaty-level agreement in Washington.
Aug 2023
Australian Space Agency
Changes to Space (Launches and Returns) Rules
Amendments to the General Rules and High Power Rocket Rules came into effect on 17 August 2023. The amendments have removed most ‘not a related party’ requirements.
Jun 2023
Australian Space Agency
Supporting Aussie space technologies to take off
The Australian Government is backing a series of local space innovations, including those that can help address climate change.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Space industry partners chosen for Australia’s first Moon mission
Two consortiums of local space businesses and researchers will design rovers for Australia’s first mission to the Moon in partnership with NASA.