News
Keep up to date with the latest South Australian news, media releases and events related to space industry innovation, opportunities, research and entrepreneurial development.

18 July 2024
Another international rocket manufacturer confirmed for SA lift off
Southern Launch is set to host South Korean rocket manufacturer UNASTELLA Corporation at the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia. …

12 July 2024
Adelaide manufacturer selected for Orion spacecraft program
Adelaide-based manufacturer Axiom Precision Manufacturing has been selected by Lockheed Martin to produce machined components for the next generation Orion …

9 July 2024
South Australia to pilot cutting-edge space data projects
The data capability of South Australia’s first built satellite, Kanyini, will be explored through a South Australian Government and SmartSat …

3 July 2024
Innovative school space program takes off in South Australia
In an Australian first, the GRAVITY Challenge piloted a six-week MicroGRAVITY Challenge at Hamilton Secondary College, proving that the sky’s …

20 June 2024
Myriota secures Moon to Mars funding and unveils new immersive habitat
Adelaide-based global satellite tech company, Myriota, has reached new heights, announcing a $1.5 million investment from the Australian Space Agency’s …

30 May 2024
Four start-ups shoot for the stars in South Australian Venture Catalyst Space Program
Four space start-ups from interstate, Japan and India touched down in South Australia to join Venture Catalyst Space – the …

29 May 2024
Defence Trailblazer launches $12m grant program
Defence Trailblazer has announced a $12 million grant scheme to fast-track the development of Australia’s defence industry capabilities. Expressions of …

8 May 2024
HyImpulse lifts off in South Australia
It’s mission complete for HyImpulse, Southern Launch and the Koonibba community following the successful launch of the SR75 rocket from …

7 May 2024
South Australian scaleup mission to launch startup space companies into orbit
Six early-stage businesses have enlisted in an inaugural South Australian scaleup program for space companies. UniSA’s Australian Centre for Business …

17 April 2024
Plants for Space projects look to the stars
South Australian researchers at the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S), are contributing their …

17 April 2024
US aerospace company signs MoU with Southern Launch
The largest commercial rocket testing facility in the Southern Hemisphere, the Koonibba Test Range, continues to garner international interest with …

10 April 2024
Southern Launch gears up for inaugural launch
Southern Launch has confirmed that South Australia’s first permanent spaceport, the Koonibba Test Range, is almost ready to go, ahead …

Launch Your Future in Space
Explore the Find Your Place SA website to learn about space-related occupations, career pathways and opportunities at every stage of your journey. Discover inspiring career stories and stay up to date with the latest workforce and skills news.