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NEWS • Space spotlight

12 June 2025

Based in Melbourne’s east, Swinburne University is making a two-pronged contribution to Australia’s first lunar rover – by tackling the threats of dust and radiation on the Moon.

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NEWS • Industry growth

10 June 2025

Space Machines Company and the University of Technology Sydney to establish an industry-scale site, which will be operational later this year.

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NEWS • Cultural Space

10 June 2025

The Australian Space Agency unveiled the major new mural that communicates the critical role space plays to everyday life on Earth, promote STEM and inspire the next generation.

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NEWS • Partnerships

4 June 2025

Through a series of engagements the Australian Space Agency promoted the Australia's space sector and deepened space cooperation with Japan.

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NEWS • Space activities

14 May 2025

Varda’s spacecraft, Winnebago-3, re-enters Earth and lands at Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range in regional South Australia.

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NEWS • International Astronautical Congress 2025

14 May 2025

The Congress’s International Programme Committee accepted 4,100 abstracts and Australia ranks second in the number of abstracts selected

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NEWS • Australian Space Agency

13 May 2025

Australia's unique cultural perspective on space is presented to the world.

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NEWS • People in the sector

9 May 2025

Did you know that the Bureau of Meteorology also forecasts weather in space?

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NEWS • Cultural Space

5 May 2025

The critical role of fruit flies in shaping human spaceflights.

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Industry Showcase

Learn about the country’s unique, cutting-edge space technologies through our industry case studies and Space Spotlight series.  

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Australia’s space sector

The Agency regulates certain civil space activities carried out in Australia or by Australian’s overseas. 

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Australia’s space sector

Safety, security and sustainability are core to growing a globally respected Australian space sector that meets international obligations and norms.

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Learn and discover

Explore the wonders of space in person at the Australian Space Discovery Centre. We have also created several learning resources for young space enthusiasts.

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Space careers

Did you know there's much more to a career in space than being an astronaut? There's a whole galaxy of exciting career paths to follow right here on Earth.

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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.