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  • Group of high level professionals standing in front of a booth at a conference

    23 July 2026

    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.

  • A demonstration of the new Saber Commander software platform

    22 July 2026

    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.

  • Dan Lloyd, CEO Space Industry Association of Australia; The Hon. Chris Picton MP, Minister for Defence & Space Industries; Darin Lovett, Chair Space Industry Association of Australia Board; and Campbell Pegg, Director Space at South Australian Space Industry Centre.

    21 July 2026

    SASIC and SIAA partner to support South Australian space start-ups

    Emerging South Australian space companies will have the unique opportunity to accelerate their growth and national profile through a new partnership between the South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC) and the Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA).

  • A group of people standing in front of a window holding a partnership agreement

    15 July 2026

    Inovor Technologies expands Australia-Japan space collaboration

    South Australian satellite manufacturer Inovor Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japanese space technology company SpaceData Inc. to explore new commercial opportunities in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA).

  • The 2026 cohort of Venture Catalyst: Space

    6 July 2026

    South Australian startups tackling challenges on Earth and in space

    South Australia is continuing to grow its space industry capability with eight locally founded startups selected to take part in this year’s Venture Catalyst Space program.

  • JUST LAUNCHED VENTURE LAUNCHPAD: SPACE AND DEFENCE

    17 June 2026

    SA program to fast-track space and defence start-ups

    A new program designed to accelerate entry into South Australia’s growing space and defence sectors will launch this July, equipping researchers, engineers and aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and connections to turn ideas into viable ventures.

  • Scientist working in laser lab with white goggles on.

    16 June 2026

    Global investment powers South Australia’s quantum future

    South Australia’s advanced technology sector has received a major boost with homegrown quantum technology company QuantX Labs securing US$5 million in seed funding from leading global investor Serendipity Capital.

  • Four people standing in front of two banners at an event.

    11 June 2026

    South Australia’s space sector takes centre stage across Eyre Peninsula

    South Australia's growing space sector was showcased across the Eyre Peninsula last week through a four-day regional engagement program connecting students, educators and local communities with career pathways in space and STEM.

  • A capsule with parachute falling through the sky.

    10 June 2026

    Southern Launch partners with SpaceWorks for re-entry missions

    Southern Launch has signed an agreement with US aerospace company SpaceWorks Enterprises, Inc. to host multiple orbital re-entry missions at …

  • A scientist working on small plants.

    10 June 2026

    Adelaide institutions join global space research network

    The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space and Adelaide University have been announced as the first Australian organisations …

  • Varda W6 capsule landed at the-Koonibba Test Range

    20 May 2026

    Touch down: Fourth capsule lands at Koonibba Test Range

    South Australian launch and range service provider, Southern Launch, demonstrated its global leadership for orbital re-entry services, with the safe …

  • Three men in blue lab coats with hair nets on holding a satellite propulsion component

    19 May 2026

    Neumann commissions propulsion tech on CarbSAR satellite

    South Australian-based electric propulsion company Neumann Space has successfully commissioned its electric propulsion technology, the Neumann Drive® ND-50, completing the …

The SmartSat CRC team inspecting the Kanyini satellite

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