Michael Brown MP
Assistant Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Economy, Defence and Space Industries
South Australian space company Fleet Space Technologies has officially opened its new global headquarters (GHQ) in Adelaide, delivering a major boost to South Australia’s advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Located at Adelaide Airport’s Catalyst Park, the site will support production of thousands of Fleet Space’s patented smart sensors and hundreds of satellites each year.
The company, which has been running for a decade, has a 150-strong workforce – with room to grow.
The GHQ houses the company’s research and development labs, 3D printing technologies, data centre infrastructure and central operations for its mineral exploration-focused AI supercomputer.
Founded in Adelaide in 2015, Fleet Space has grown into a global leader in frontier technologies and mineral exploration.
Currently, the state’s space sector directly employs more than 1500 people in South Australia, plus hundreds more across the supply chain and supporting industries.
Quotes attributable to Michael Brown
Fleet Space is an excellent example of how South Australia’s home-grown innovation strengthens our nation’s strategic industries.
Increased investment in digital infrastructure and capabilities in our State, continues to make South Australia an attractive and sound investment for world-class space and defence companies.
Quotes attributable to Fleet Space CEO Flavia Tata Nardini
Today marks a significant leap into the future for Fleet Space and Australian innovation, as we continue our mission to build revolutionary frontier technologies that address the dual challenges of climate change and space exploration, from the heart of South Australia.
With our new GHQ at Adelaide Airport’s Catalyst Park, we’re strategically positioned to continue our exponential growth and manufacture the next-gen of technologies to chart a more sustainable future on Earth, while furthering humanity’s exploration of our solar system.
