https://spacewatch.global/tag/australian-space-agency-asa/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:24:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/australian-space-agency-asa/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/a-universe-of-collaboration-iac-2025-marks-a-new-era-in-space-sustainability/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68321 The global space community gathered in Sydney for the 76th IAC, held from 29 September to 3 October 2025. The congress' theme, “Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth”, echoed throughout the week of vibrant exchanges and collaborations. Organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the world’s largest space non-profit association with more than 600 members from 82 countries, the Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) hosted the congress with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) and the New South Wales Government joining as co-hosts. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/australia-announces-partnerships-with-nasa-and-esa-at-76th-iac-in-sydney/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68050 The Australian Government has announced separate partnerships with ESA and NASA on the back of the 76th IAC in Sydney. More than 7,000 delegates from around 90 countries are attending the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) at Sydney’s International Convention Center (ICC) from 29 September – 3 October. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/elo2-led-consortium-to-deliver-australias-first-lunar-rover/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62982 The Australian Ministry for Science and Industry has selected the ELO2 Consortium, co-led by EPE Oceania and Lunar Outpost Oceania, to deliver Australia’s first lunar rover. Hon. Ed Husic MP, Minister for Science and Industry, made the disclosure for the $42 million Australian Space Agency project, which will see ELO2 design, construct, and operate the Australian-made rover, "Roo-ver," on the lunar surface.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/spacewatchgl-opinion-can-the-space-industry-help-australia-be-climate-ready/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:00:25 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50903 Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity today, with its devastating impacts being felt globally. Art Cotterell discusses not only the important role the space industry and Earth Observation technologies can play in helping Australia and the world be climate-ready, but the need to better communicate this message so that when the general public, decision-makers, and the next generation workforce think of space, climate action is front and centre.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/03/australia-grants-first-launch-facility-license/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=31467&preview=true&preview_id=31467 Australia grants first launch facility license]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/australian-space-agency-opens-in-adelaide/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:40 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19782 On 19 February 2020, Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially opened the Australian Space Agency’s new home in Adelaide.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/south-australias-space-incubator-seeks-global-startup-applicants/ Fri, 07 Feb 2020 06:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19215 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/12/japans-infostellar-and-australias-capricorn-space-partner-to-provide-on-demand-ground-segment-services/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 06:00:39 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17900 Recently established Australian ground segment operator Capricorn Space and Japanese Ground Segment as a Service provider Infostellar have signed an agreement that will enable Infostellar customers access to their satellite constellations from the Australian Ground Network – West (AGN-W) site near Mingenew in Western Australia.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/12/gilmour-space-technologies-and-australian-space-agency-sign-cooperation-agreement/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17738 Australia's leading rocket company, Gilmour Space Technologies, has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with the Australian Space Agency, demonstrating their commitment to launch Australia to space]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/12/australian-space-agency-and-thales-sign-space-industry-development-agreement/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 06:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17484 On 3 December 2019 the Australian Space Agency (ASA) signed with French aerospace giant Thales Group an agreement to develop Australian space capabilities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/12/australian-space-agency-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-eos-space-systems-for-laser-ssa-development/ Thu, 05 Dec 2019 06:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17476 The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with EOS Space Systems, an Australian company specialising in space tracking systems.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/10/australian-space-agency-signs-agreement-with-maxar-technologies-to-develop-strategic-collaboration/ Fri, 25 Oct 2019 05:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16610 Maxar Technologies, a trusted partner and innovator in Earth Intelligence and Space Infrastructure, announced on 22 October 2019 it has signed a joint statement of strategic intent and cooperation with the Australian Space Agency.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/08/australias-neumann-space-boosts-adelaides-new-space-hub-at-lot-fourteen/ Thu, 08 Aug 2019 05:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=15459 South Australian startup Neumann Space has joined the growing space ecosystem at Lot Fourteen, bolstering the precinct’s reputation as the ideal place for innovative collaboration across high-growth industries.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/07/spacewatchgl-oped-australian-space-agency-1-year-on-a-message-from-head-dr-megan-clark-ac/ Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:00:59 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14890 Very few things inspire quite like space, and this has been exemplified during the first year of the Australian Space Agency.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/04/spacewatchgl-interview-aria-stirling-colton-founder-and-ceo-national-space-innovation-hub/ Sun, 28 Apr 2019 08:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13752 So much of the coverage of what happens in national, regional, and international space activities focuses on the technical aspects of space or on high-level policy making. A growing number of individuals and organisations, however, are bridging these two very different aspects of the space sector. In Australia, Aria Stirling Colton is doing just this with her Adelaide-based National Space Innovation Hub (NSIH). Helen Jameson, the Editor-in-Chief of SpaceWatch.Global, spoke with Aria to find out more.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/04/australian-space-agency-signs-collaboration-agreement-with-boeing-for-aussie-space-development/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13457 Boeing and the Australian Space Agency have signed a Statement of Strategic Intent to help advance the agency’s goals to expand Australia’s domestic space industry.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/03/frances-cnes-gives-go-ahead-to-co3d-earth-observation-programme/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 06:00:18 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13100 The 358th session of the Centre national d'études spatiales' (CNES) Board of Directors was held at the agency’s Head Office in Paris Les Halles on 12 March 2019. On this occasion, the Board gave the go-ahead for the CO3D project and reviewed the agency’s programmatic activities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/03/france-and-australia-sign-landmark-space-cooperation-agreements/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 06:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13025 France and Australia held ministerial-level meetings on science and innovation in Canberra, Australia, on 27-28 February 2019.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/02/goonhilly-earth-station-and-australian-space-agency-form-strategic-partnership-to-drive-common-vision/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 06:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=12892 The Australian Space Agency and iconic Goonhilly Earth Station have formed a strategic partnership that will see the creation of new opportunities in UK and Australian space industries and the wider world.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/02/australia-and-uae-space-agencies-sign-partnership-mou-in-adelaide/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 06:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=12757 The Australian Space Agency (ASA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates Space Agency, facilitating closer international partnerships in the space industry sectors.]]>