Australian Space Agency

Opportunities for Australian businesses to collaborate with international space agencies has widened, with the Australian Space Agency signing four agreements. International agencies the German Aerospace Centre, Italian Space Agency, and New Zealand Space Agency signed agreements covering cooperative projects for research, policy, and the application of industrial technologies. Announced at the 70th International Astronautical Congress … Continue reading Australian Space Agency signs international agreements →

The Federal government has launched the International Space Investment initiative, comprising grants of between $100,000 and $4 million for companies and research organisations to expand outside of Australia. Total funding for the initiative is $15 million, and will be delivered in one round of funding. The initiative aims to enable Australian-based space companies and researchers … Continue reading Applications open for international space funding →

The federal and Tasmanian governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create jobs and advance the island state’s space industry. According to Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the MoU will enable Tasmania to share in the Australian government’s investments in space technologies and programs. Specifically, the MoU sets out the terms … Continue reading Tasmania joins Australia’s space race →

Australia and the United Kingdom have deepened their connection in space with the announcement of a “Space Bridge”. The nature of the collaboration is a world first for the space industry, but was inspired by the “FinTech Bridge” which has linked businesses in the two countries such its singing in April 2018. The UK and … Continue reading Australia, UK space agencies deepen partnership →

During Prime Minister, Scott Morrison’s visit to the United States, the Australian Space Agency and NASA signed an agreement to enable Australian technologies to support the US Moon to Mars program. To enable Australian technologies to be part of the launchers, vehicles and instruments used to get US astronauts to the Moon and then on … Continue reading Australian space technology to be part of NASA Moon mission →

Professor Andrew Dempster was not afraid to show his age at Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre’s (AMGC) Space Industry Opportunities event, at UNSW on Monday, September 9. Noting that he has been in the space industry since the 1980s, Dempster confidently declared that now is the best time to be in the Australian Space Industry. This … Continue reading Space just another domain for Australian manufacturers →

The Australian Space Agency has opened consultations for the design of its Robotics, Automation and AI Command and Control Centre. Input is being sought on the objectives of the centre, the mission types for potential users, and overall program design. The Centre will be located in Western Australia and is funded through $4.5 million from … Continue reading Industry invited to set objectives for space control centre →

The Australian Space Agency continues to take new steps to open pathways for Australian industry to engage in the global space economy. Last week, the Agency signed a statement of intent with the European Space Agency. The statement will encourage both agencies to work closely together across deep space, communications, navigation, remote asset management, data … Continue reading Australian Space Agency signs European partnership →

The latest statement of strategic intent and cooperation signed by the Australian Space Agency secures the nascent space organisation’s satellite services. Partnering with Speedcast International Ltd (Speedcast), the agreement will enable the government agency to continue to support the growth of Australia’s space sector. Speedcast is an Australian-based company which operates and supports a global … Continue reading Satellite communications company commits to local services →

After a hiatus, Australia is once again looking to be involved in space, with benefits for manufacturers on ground and in orbit. Connor Pearce reports. July 21, this year, marked 50 years since Neil Armstrong uttered his famous line as he stepped on the moon – relayed to the world through radars located near Canberra. The … Continue reading Australia looks towards the stars →

The latest partnership between a local manufacturer and the Australian Space Agency focusses on lightweight composite materials. Canberra-based engineering company, XTEK, signed an agreement with the Agency to further develop and produce these composites, which are ideal for space applications. The Agency has previously partnered with satellite start-up Myriota, and these parternships are designed to … Continue reading Defence materials manufacturer signs with Australian Space Agency →

The Australian Space Agency has announced that it has signed a statement of strategic intent with Australian satellite data start-up Myriota. Myriota provides internet of things (IoT) data connectivity via low Earth orbit satellite, to allow local and international industries to obtain sensor and location data. According to deputy head of the Australian Space Agency, … Continue reading Satellite data SME signs on with Australian Space Agency →

The Australian Space Agency is seeking the views of researchers and businesses on the application of the federal government’s International Space Investment (ISI) initiative. The government announced the initiative in its 2018-19 Budget under the Australian Technology and Science Growth Plan, which committed to providing $15 million over three years from 2019-20 to support strategic … Continue reading Government seeking advice on space industry funding strategy →

Prime Minister, Scott Morrison announced on 26 May, the reappointment of Karen Andrews as Minister for Industry, Science, and Technology. Andrews was first appointed in August 2018 after Morrison became Prime Minister. “I will continue to work to strengthen Australian industries, so they can drive our nation’s economic growth and create more job, and I … Continue reading Karen Andrews reappointed as Minister →

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent with The Boeing Company, as part of the mission to grow Australia’s space industry. Head of the Australian Space Agency, Dr Megan Clark, said the signing of the statement was an example of how collaboration and engagement across countries is an important aspect of … Continue reading Boeing and Australian Space Agency collaborate to advance industry →

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has launched a $6 million facility that will expand Australia’s research and space capabilities. The facility includes an array of new telescopes and technology and will enable USQ researchers and students to be at the forefront of ongoing planet discovery work. USQ is playing a leading role supporting NASA’s Transiting … Continue reading Australia’s space capabilities skyrocket with new Queensland facility →

The Australian Space Agency and ACT government have set a trajectory to further drive the growth of Australia’s space sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU, signed on March 12, will establish a framework of cooperation in the development of space related industries as the Australian Space Agency looks to … Continue reading Boost in Australia’s space sector to grow manufacturing industry →

The Australian Space Agency has added a British satellite and communications company to its growing list of international partners. In late-February, the Agency and Goonhilly Earth Station signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation in London; the fifth such signing follows the recent similar agreement with Lockheed Martin. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology … Continue reading Australian Space Agency signs with UK satellite earth station →

Western Australia will host a space technologies symposium that will bring together internationally recognised academic, industry and defence leaders to explore and shape the long-term vision for space technologies. Four universities, Edith Cowan University, Curtin University, Murdoch University and the University of Western Australia, will co-host the Emerging and Disruptive Technology Assessment Symposium. It will … Continue reading Space technologies symposium in Western Australia an international affair →

Australia’s new space agency will be located in Adelaide, reinforcing South Australia’s long-standing contribution to the nation’s space journey. Prime minister Scott Morrison said South Australia was a key hub for innovation and the technology industry, making it the ideal home for the new Agency. “Australia’s space industry is set to hit new heights,” he … Continue reading Australian space agency to boost Adelaide’s economy →