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  • Two men shaking hands in front of banners

    26 August 2026

    Adelaide space companies reunite for satellite mission

    Two Adelaide space companies will work together on a next-generation satellite mission scheduled for launch in 2027, further strengthening Australia’s sovereign space capability and Space Domain Awareness expertise.

  • Lady holding a lunar rover while standing on sand

    26 August 2026

    Small town BIG MISSION: Find out which regional town hosts astronaut simulations

    In the quiet, rolling paddocks of Adelaide University’s Roseworthy campus, you might not expect to see the future of lunar exploration taking shape.

  • Two people shaking hands, standing in front of Space Industry Association of Australia banner.

    25 August 2026

    Nova Systems strengthens defence space capability through global partnership

    South Australia’s Nova Systems, an engineering and aerospace firm, has partnered with global Earth Observation company Planet to enhance the nation’s defence and security capabilities.

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

    14 August 2026

    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.

  • First all Australian rocket motor launch

    13 August 2026

    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.

  • 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.

The SmartSat CRC team inspecting the Kanyini satellite

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