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Follow your space dreams with a
$20k SASIC scholarship

Entrepreneurs and innovators will have the opportunity to further their career in space with the support of a $20,000 South Australian Space Industry Centre 2020 Space Scholarship. Successful applicants will have the chance to travel abroad to study, intern or attend world-leading conferences while developing their leadership skills, experience and knowledge in the space sector.

Part of the Space Innovation Fund, the program provides up to $100,000 worth of scholarships each year. Applications close 30 April 2020. Read more.

Input sought on ACMA Spectrum Pricing Review

Radiocommunications spectrum is a finite resource at the backbone of the space sector. Spectrum pricing, licensing, planning and technical regulation help manage spectrum for the benefit of all Australians. ACMA is seeking feedback on key areas within the Spectrum Pricing Review. Have your say by 15 April 2020.

One Giant Leap scholarship for Space Camp USA

DJI, digiDIRECT and One Giant Leap Australia Foundation are offering two Australian year 9-11 students the opportunity of a lifetime. The successful applicants will each receive a partial scholarship to attend the One Giant Leap Australia Space Camp Tour 2020. Applications close 27 March 2020. Read more.

NASA Scientist for a Day competition

The NASA Scientist for a Day competition challenges students in years 3-11 to think like scientists. Winning Australian schools will be invited to participate in a teleconference or video conference with NASA JPL scientists and/or engineers. Entries close 1 April, 2020. Read more.

Alice Springs to host ArianeGroup satellite tracking station

The Indigenous-controlled Centre for Appropriate Technology (CfAT) outside of Alice Springs will host a GeoTracker under an agreement with European space launch company ArianeGroup.CfAT aims to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians through using appropriate technology to improve their access to a range services. Read more.

Economic activity survey to measure space sector growth

There's still time to provide input in our economic activity survey to help us measure the growth of the Australian space sector. We encourage those who have partially responded to the survey to complete and submit by 31 March 2020 so your feedback can be included.

Space Junk podcast - MVA Public Forum on the Moon

Listen to the Space Junk podcast recorded at last month's Public Forum on the Moon in Melbourne, to hear presentations from prominent space-thinkers and experts in their field, followed by a public discussion. Read more.

Australia-NZ to boost satellite positioning technology

Australia and New Zealand have agreed to partner together to rollout new satellite technology that will be able to pinpoint a location on Earth to within 10 centimetres. The new project will be delivered by Geoscience Australia and Land Information New Zealand under the joint science research and innovation treaty. Read more.

KPMG report into Australian Space Sector

According to the recent KPMG Investment in the Australian Space Sector report, Australia is making an impact on the global stage and strong advances in the space sector. The report looks at the key challenges and opportunities which must be addressed to take advantage of global growth while ensuring local growth remains profitable and sustainable. Read more.

Agency operations update

During the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Australian government is seeking to minimise the outbreak’s impact on the health of Australians, our health system, and the economy. A key strategy in its approach is to reduce and slow disease transmission. We are also looking after our vulnerable people.

This means we’re moving to different work arrangements to help minimise the impact on critical and business as usual businesses processes. This includes moving face to face meetings to video and teleconference and only undertaking travel where it is essential. All staff have access to flexible working arrangements as needed.

The following upcoming events have been affected:
The Economist Space Summit has been cancelled.
The Space Foundation has postponed the 36th Space Symposium in Colorado.
Hosts of smaller events are also reviewing alternatives including video conferencing.