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Building a thriving and enduring South Australian space ecosystem. SASIC social media accounts are owned and managed by SASIC's internal communications team.

Our accounts are only monitored during business hours (8.30am – 5.00pm ACST Monday to Friday). Read SASIC's full Social Media Terms of Use: https://sasic.sa.gov.au/social-media-terms-of-use/

06/11/2026

🚀 Touchdown: Another capsule lands in SA

The first of three capsules from American-based Varda Space Industries has successfully touched down at the Koonibba Test Range, near Ceduna in South Australia's far west.

Southern Launch facilitated the re-entry of Varda’s W-8 capsule, at 12.05am on Friday 6 November, overseeing regulatory approvals, range safety, airspace management, tracking and recovery operations.

With two more capsule landings scheduled in the coming weeks, the mission cements Koonibba Test Range as a leading destination for commercial spacecraft re-entry and recovery operations.

👏 Congratulations to everyone on this ground-breaking achievement!

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4iANvbt

📷 Will Godward

05/11/2026

🌌 Mars Challenge showcases future space innovators

Congratulations to all the high school students who took part in this year's The Andy Thomas Space Foundation Mars Challenge, proudly supported by SASIC.

A special mention goes to:

⭐ Salisbury High School - Winner of the 2026 Mars Challenge Showcase
⭐ Charles Campbell College R-12 - Runner-up
⭐ Clare High School - Winner of the Communication Award

The challenge was to design real solutions for Mars exploration, from habitat systems and resource management to the technologies that support scientific missions which were presented in a student-led project showcase at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this week.

Well done to everyone involved 👏

04/11/2026

🚀 Advancing human life in space

Enabling humans to live in space has taken one small step forward with Adelaide University launching the Andy Thomas Institute for Space Resources.

Formerly known as the Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources, its evolution into an institute will create a stronger platform for future research while still focusing on human settlement of deep space and lunar exploration.

Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eIFyzS

Photo courtesy of Adelaide University

03/11/2026

📣 Calling all engineering and STEM students

If you're studying at an Australian uni and want to help shape the future of space propulsion, keep reading.

Applications are still being accepted for The Andy Thomas Space Foundation EARTH Program, which is the 2026-27 summer internship program with leading Adelaide space technology company Neumann Space.

Enthusiastic, curious and adaptable students from any STEM discipline are encouraged to apply.

Be quick as applications close next Thursday, 12 November 2026.

Details: ➡️ https://bit.ly/4sDbVFT

28/10/2026

🎉 What a stellar way to wrap up our Space Community Town Halls for 2026!

Yesterday, we brought together a stellar crowd from across the local space ecosystem at & Chalk for our final event of the year, exploring all things microgravity, research and innovation.

Thank you to our incredible line-up of speakers:
✨Dr Kathryn Hadler, Director, European Space Resources Innovation Centre
✨Professor Mark Hutchinson, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research Performance
✨Dr Santhni Subramaniam, Industry Development Officer,
✨Dr Nirmal Robinson, Head, Cellular Stress and Immune Response Laboratory, Centre for Cancer Biology, University
✨Professor Matthew Gilliham, Director, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in for Space

These events are a fantastic way to bring the space community together, share project updates and celebrate the momentum building across South Australia's space sector.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to another successful event. We look forward to bringing these back in 2027. Stay tuned for details.

27/10/2026

📚 Taking STEM skills beyond the classroom

From robotics competitions and university projects to industry internships and defence innovation, Adelaide University student Dylan Worswick is already putting his skills into practice.

As Australia marks , Dylan's journey highlights the pathways helping students gain real-world experience and build careers in South Australia's defence and space sectors.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ihULJc

Jobs and Skills Month

23/10/2026

Supporting South Australian space companies to connect and grow 🚀

👏 Congratulations to ResearchSat, Blue Dwarf Space, Paladin Space, CyberOps and Robinson Aerospace Systems on receiving complimentary one-year memberships with the Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA).

Delivered through SASIC's partnership with SIAA, the membership will provide opportunities to build industry connections, engage with organisations across Australia’s space sector and explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

We look forward to following their journey and seeing the impact they make within the national space ecosystem. ✨

Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eNmQqJ

22/10/2026

🚀 South Australia continues to lead in space innovation.

Saab Australia has launched its Australian-built Allied Mission System, a cutting-edge platform designed to enhance space domain awareness, mission management and command-and-control capabilities.

This is another great example of the advanced space technologies being developed right here in South Australia. 🌏🛰️

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UGhsir

21/10/2026

✨ Will we see you at our final Space Community Town Hall for 2026?

Join us and Stone & Chalk for a morning of insights and conversation as we explore South Australia's growing role in microgravity research and manufacturing.

As we round out the year, it's a great opportunity to hear the latest industry updates, share ideas and celebrate the momentum building across South Australia's space sector.

📅 Tuesday 27 October 2026
📍 Stone & Chalk
☕ Coffee and networking from 8.30am

We look forward to seeing you there! Register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dDIYmW

12/10/2026

⭐ Join us at the Space Community Town Hall

It's the last event for 2026 and will explore South Australia's growing role in advancing microgravity research and manufacturing.

Presented by SASIC and Stone & Chalk, registration is free, but essential.

📅 Tuesday 27 October
🕒 8.30am - 10.30am
📍 Stone & Chalk Adelaide Startup Hub

Hear from guest speakers who will:

👉 share their experiences using microgravity to drive research
👉 explore South Australia’s growing strengths in the sector
👉 discuss how microgravity research is creating new opportunities and applications on Earth

Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dDIYmW

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Adelaide, SA
5000

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5am
Tuesday	8:30am - 5am
Wednesday	8:30am - 5am
Thursday	8:30am - 5am
Friday	8:30am - 5am

Telephone

+61884637140

Website

http://www.sasic.sa.gov.au/

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