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With a history of leading Australia’s national and international space efforts, South Australia is a place where bold ideas grow and space innovation thrives.

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SASIC is the lead State Government agency driving space industry innovation, research and growth in South Australia.

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From west to east: Southern Launch expands into the ACT

South Australian space company Southern Launch has expanded into the nation's capital with the intent of advancing Australia’s sovereign space and national security capabilities.

Three people cutting a ribbon to mark the opening of a new office in Canberra

First flight a success for all Australian rocket motor

The first fully Australian-designed and manufactured advanced solid rocket motor has successfully completed a flight test at the Koonibba Test Range in the state’s far west, in what has been described as a “defining moment” for South Australian space company, Southern Launch.

First all Australian rocket motor launch

SASIC partners with Space Florida to advance global launch ambitions

The South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC) has strengthened South Australia’s ties with one of the world’s leading space ecosystems through a new agreement with Space Florida.

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Saber Astronautics launches new software for spacecraft constellation operations

Saber Astronautics has unveiled Saber Commander, a new software platform designed for spacecraft and satellite constellation operations.

A demonstration of the new Saber Commander software platform
South Australian Membership Opportunity for the Space Industry Association of Australia. Click to learn more.

SIAA Membership Opportunity

The South Australian Space Industry Centre is partnering with the Space Industry Association of Australia to offer five complimentary one-year SIAA memberships to emerging space companies.

This opportunity will provide successful applicants the chance with access to industry events, policy engagement opportunities, sector insights, as well as build further connections across the nation’s space ecosystem.

Applications close 19 August.

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SpaceBase | Australian Space Common User Facility

Opening in 2029, SpaceBase will be Australia’s premier satellite facility, bringing together spacecraft assembly, integration, testing and cleanroom capabilities in a single location for satellites up to 250kg, supporting the next generation of Australian space missions.

An initiative of the South Australian Government, through the South Australian Space Industry Centre, SpaceBase will be located in Defence HQ at Adelaide’s innovation district, Lot Fourteen.