South Australian Space Industry Centre

🚀 We’ve had an impactful few days on the Eyre Peninsula as part of our Regional Space Engagement Program!

Our team, alongside Southern Launch and Australian astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, have spent the last couple of days visiting Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex and the Koonibba Test Range gaining insights into operations at the state's two launch facilities.

We've also had a blast engaging with hundreds of local school students and community leaders, enjoying the opportunity to meet Katherine, hear about her inspiring journey and engage in fun STEM activities.

It was great to see the enthusiasm from students, curious about topics ranging from black holes and life as an astronaut, to future space missions to the Moon and Mars.

👏 Our thanks to all the students and teachers involved from Lincoln Gardens School, St Joseph’s School, Koonibba Aboriginal School, Ceduna Area School, Penong Primary School, Navigator College, Port Lincoln High School, St Josephs School and local area schools from Cleve, Cummins, Cowell and Ceduna.

Space touches so many aspects of our everyday lives. It's been fantastic to engage with communities across the Eyre Peninsula and showcase South Australia’s space industry and the exciting career opportunities on our doorstep. 🌠

Australian Space Agency

🚀 Launching our Regional Space Engagement Program with the Uni Hub Spencer Gulf Career Roadshow!

SASIC is proud to participate on the Find Your Place SA stand at today’s event, along with Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg and more than 80 exhibitors.

It’s been a stellar morning connecting with local students and seeing such strong interest in the exciting career opportunities in South Australia’s space sector. We look forward to speaking with more students this afternoon, along with the local community.

Up next:
Don’t miss the chance to meet Australian astronau tKatherine Bennell Pegg at the Australia Day Council of South Australia event tomorrow!

📍 Nautilus Arts Centre, Port Lincoln
⏰ 5.00pm – 6.30pm
Get your free tickets now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nRAOuY

Our team will then continue the regional program with a busy schedule, including site visits to Koonibba after visiting Whalers Way yesterday, along with ongoing community engagement activities. We look forward to sharing more about the trip soon.

Southern Launch Australian Space Agency

⏰ The countdown is officially on for the 4th Australian Space Cyber Forum in Adelaide! 🚀🔐

Held from 11-12 June at the Adelaide Convention Centre, this event will provide attendees with an excellent opportunity to meet and network with key national and international space cyber experts, as well as learn from the best in the industry.

Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/3P2HauG

Defence SA is proud to be a silver sponsor of this event.

🚀 Attending the Australian Space Forum and interested in shaping Australia’s future space regulations?

Join the Workshops on the Regulation of Space Activities and Technologies (WRegSAT) Series II stakeholder consultation to contribute to discussions on emerging space regulations, from space traffic management to in-space servicing and more.

📅 23 July 2026
⏰ 9.30 – 11.30am

This session will provide a collaborative sounding-board forum to inform and sense-check desk-based research. Participation is strictly non-attributable, in line with academic ethics guidelines.

🔗 Submit your EOI: https://bit.ly/4u9kNCw

📢 Port Lincoln community! Don’t miss the chance to hear from our very own Australian astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell Pegg at this exclusive Australia Day Council of South Australia event.

Hear about her journey into the space industry, key milestones, and vision for Australia’s future in space. Plus, gain insights from Southern Launch and discover exciting space sector opportunities right here in South Australia.

📅 Wednesday 3 June 2026
📍 Nautilus Arts Centre, Port Lincoln
⏰ 5.00pm – 6.30pm

This event is perfect for students and anyone interested in science and innovation.

Get your free tickets now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nRAOuY

The South Australian Government, through Find Your Place SA, is proud to sponsor this event.

Uni Hub Spencer Gulf Australian Space Agency City of Port Lincoln Council

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June), a time to reflect on our shared histories and recognise the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year’s theme “All In” is a call for all Australians to step off the sidelines and commit to reconciliation every day through actions that create meaningful change.

At SASIC, we’re committed to listening, learning and embedding respect in everything we do. We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional owners of the land on which we live and work, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Learn more about and how to get involved 👉 https://bit.ly/3UVMrDc
Explore the calendar of local events 👉 https://bit.ly/4vkBvje

Reconciliation Australia

What a shining start to the day! 💫

This morning, we gathered at Stone & Chalk for the 19th Space Community Town Hall, focusing on the topic of space-enabled services. 🛰️📈

We were treated to brilliant insights on the Artemis II mission from former Deputy Administrator of NASA, Pamela Melroy, as well as updates from SA-based organisations D-CAT, Fleet Space Technologies and the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML).

A big thank you to all of our space community who attended. We'll see you on Monday 20 July for an exciting 20th edition! 🤩

🚀 Looking for a career in space? Join us in Port Lincoln for the Uni Hub Spencer Gulf Career Roadshow to see where a space career could take you.

📅 Tuesday 2 June 2026
📍 Port Lincoln
⏰ 9.30am – 4.30pm

Don’t miss the chance to connect with our team, explore the endless possibilities in South Australia’s space industry and meet Australian astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell Pegg.

Learn more and register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tN9hw4

🚗 We’re hitting the road in June!

SASIC is heading to regional South Australia with Southern Launch and Australian astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg as part of our Regional Space Engagement Program.

Over three days, the team will visit Port Lincoln, Koonibba and Whalers Way for site tours, school visits, community engagement and participation in the Uni Hub Spencer Gulf Career Road Show!

There are opportunities for the local community to meet with us and get involved. Stay tuned for more info.

We can’t wait to spread the word about STEM careers and the importance of space to our everyday lives!

Australian Space Agency City of Port Lincoln Council

Touch down! 👏

Southern Launch has seen the safe return of the fourth capsule to the Koonibba Test Range in just over a year. 🎉

The W-6 capsule from Varda Space Industries returned to the range on Tuesday 19 May, bringing payloads from NASA and US-based partners back to Earth.

This return is another key milestone of the partnership between Southern Launch and Varda, which planned 20 spacecraft returns to Koonibba by 2028.

Read more. 👉 https://bit.ly/4nDtfIv