Invest and Grow

South Australia is the space to be and the ideal launchpad for space sector growth. These are just some of the advantages we can offer space-related businesses:

South Australia is home to a thriving network of over 100 space-related organisations, and an extensive network of space infrastructure and cutting-edge facilities that foster collaboration across government, academia and industry to advance space-relevant manufacturing, research and technology development.

South Australia’s end-to-end space ecosystem, including a strategic location that supports both launch and return missions, positions it as an ideal gateway for space development and collaboration.

Adelaide is the host city for the Australian Space Forum, the nation’s largest space industry event and boasts a collaborative space community nurturing connections through events such as the SASIC Space Town Hall.

A collaborative R&D environment fostered by leading institutions like the Australasian Space Innovation Institute (ASII) and unique facilities such as the Australasian Space Innovation Institute (ASII), and unique facilities such as the Extraterrestrial Environmental Simulation (Exterres) Laboratory and ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space.

South Australian Government support is also provided through the South Australian Space Collaboration and Innovation Fund to progress the rapid transition of local space technology into operational use.

We are the only state with a full end-to-end space flight ecosystem, including sovereign launch and world-first commercial re-entry capabilities.

From cutting-edge R&D and advanced manufacturing to launch facilities, mission control, and downstream services, everything needed to build, launch and operate in space is right here.

Home to advanced space infrastructure including sovereign launch and world-first commercial re-entry capabilities, ground stations, mission control and testing facilities.

Industry driven facilities as well as a $20 million future space manufacturing facility, provide industry access to equipment and facilities essential to the sector’s future growth.

South Australia is home to a concentration of national space capability, including more than 100 space companies, the Australian Space Agency, Australian Space Discovery Centre and Responsive Space Operations Centre.

South Australia’s space sector receives active government support to help secure space industry development. This includes initiatives such as the Kanyini Mission and the $20 million future space manufacturing facility.

The SASIC and Invest SA team is ready to support space-related industry and investors that want to pursue growth and collaboration opportunities in the state.

Companies looking to establish a presence in the state can leverage the Defence and Space Landing Pad, a one-stop-shop that supports the expansion of national and international defence and space companies into South Australia.

South Australia’s economy consistently outperforms the rest of the nation and is the lowest taxing state on the mainland. Recording near record lows in unemployment, the state is ranked as the best place in the country to do business.

Our state is at the centre of the nation’s air, road and rail logistics networks, offering easy and efficient connections to national and global markets.

Along with one of the nation’s best land planning systems and land linked to transport corridors and transport links, our residential, commercial and industrial property prices are among the lowest of the capital cities.

South Australia has a workforce of over 1,500 full-time employees dedicated to the space sector. With a strong pipeline of STEM talent, world-class universities and industry-ready graduates, the state is cultivating the next generation of space innovators, engineers and entrepreneurs.

Adelaide is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities. From the hills to the sea, the state offers the ultimate living experience for individuals and families including short commutes, expansive green spaces and access to world-class educational system and a variety of cultural and entertainment experiences.