New statement charts Australia's future in space

The Australian Government is backing Australia’s space industry to seize growing opportunities in the global space economy while strengthening the capabilities that underpin the nation's economic resilience and security.

A new Statement on Space released today outlines the Australian Government’s vision for an enduring space ecosystem that supports Australia’s resilience, security and place in a changing world.

The Statement is aimed at supporting the local space industry to deliver the essential services Australians rely on, own more of the value chain, realise benefits beyond space and extend capability into global markets.

It identifies five focus areas where Australia’s space capability differentiates globally and supports national resilience.

Statement on Space: Focus areas

Trusted Space services: Position Navigation and Timing, Communications, Earth Observation, Space Monitoring.

Spaceflight Ecosystem: Launch, Re-entry and Ground Segment.

Space Platforms: Satellites and Multi-Orbit Constellations.

Microgravity Ecosystem: In-Space Manufacturing and Biotechnology Development.

Exploration Technologies: Remote Operations and Lunar Applications.

Harnessing Australian space capabilities

From communications and navigation to weather forecasting and emergency management, space capability is increasingly central to modern life.

In a media release issued today, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science Tim Ayres said Australian space capabilities will play an important role in boosting the country’s economy, security and national resilience.

The Minister said the new plan will provide direction and focus to further grow Australia’s space capability, support national priorities and connect industry to global opportunity.

“We want to see more Australian ideas commercialised, more Australian technology deployed globally, and more of the economic value harnessed here at home," Minister Ayres said.

Across Australian cities and regions, companies are using their expertise to build national capability in rockets, satellites, positioning and advanced navigation technologies, hypersonic aircraft, robotics and advanced manufacturing.