Australian Space Agency

From engineering and operations to helping shape Australia's growing space capability 🚀

Sarah Reeves began her career in astronomy, completing a PhD at the University of Sydney focused on how galaxies evolve. Alongside her research, she developed a passion for science communication through public engagement roles at Sydney Observatory.

She later joined the Powerhouse Museum, where she helped deliver major space exhibitions including Apollo 11 and Task Eternal. Her work focused on showcasing Australia’s growing role in the global space sector and making space more accessible to audiences.

Today, Sarah works as the Space Sector Engagement Lead at the Bureau of Meteorology, supporting Australia’s expanding spaceflight industry through weather and space weather services that help enable safe launches and operations.

Explore Sarah's career journey here http://spklr.io/6185EMxih

🌏✨ From Kalgoorlie to Perth, Australian astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg has wrapped up the WA leg of her national outreach and engagement program.

Last week, Katherine connected with students, educators, industry and communities across WA, bringing inspiration and spotlighting WA’s space sector and Australia’s unmatched advantages when it comes to space. Katherine has encouraged young Australians to back themselves and consider STEM careers – helping build the next-generation workforce.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined her along the way. Next stop: more communities, more conversations, and more young Australians discovering their place in space. 🚀⭐

See Katherine's journey here http://spklr.io/6182EMtqA

Got a big idea to inspire the next generation of STEM innovators?

Applications are now open for the Maker Projects Community STEM Engagement Grants 2026, providing between $20,000 and $100,000 to support hands-on STEM learning opportunities for young people under 18. From coding and robotics to engineering challenges and maker workshops, the grants help bring creative STEM experiences to communities across Australia.

The program is particularly focused on increasing participation in STEM for groups traditionally underrepresented in the sector.

Applications close 17 June 2026.

Find out more and apply here: http://spklr.io/6183EMUFS

A full-scale model of the Buccaneer Main Mission satellite is now on display at the Australian Space Discovery Centre.

It is helping scientists better understand how radio waves travel through the ionosphere – a region of Earth’s upper atmosphere stretching from about 60 to 1,000 kilometres above the surface.

From a pioneering “selfie-stick” imaging system to a deployable antenna, this remarkable mission showcases the collaboration between Defence, industry and researchers that is helping grow Australia's space sector.

Find out all about it here http://spklr.io/6184EMcvI

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Adelaide - Space Day Out is ready for launch 🚀🛰️👩‍🚀

Bring the whole family along for an exciting day of space discovery, hands-on activities and out-of-this-world experiences for all ages as we celebrate everything space!

Space Day Out is launching Space Week in stellar style, while also celebrating five incredible years of inspiring Australia’s next generation of space explorers at the Australian Space Discovery Centre.

Head to the main stage and hear from Aussie astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg and take a selfie at a special meet and greet session between 11am - 1pm. Get a close up look at Roo-ver Mission, Australia’s lunar rover that’s going to the Moon with NASA in 2030. Explore the latest in space technology and find your place in space at our industry showcase.

Whether you dream of walking on the Moon or just love rockets and robots, this is one space adventure you won’t want to miss!

Gather your crew and join us for a FREE Space Day Out.
📅 Sunday 19 July 10am – 4pm
📍Australian Space Discovery Centre, Lot Fourteen

Entry is FREE but please pre-register your attendance here http://spklr.io/6188EMbSO

Want more info? Head over to our website at: http://spklr.io/6181EMbSR

Space Day Out is brought to you by the Australian Space Agency with support from Lot Fourteen, Inspiring South Australia and the South Australian Space Industry Centre.

Project Profile 📂 Fleet Space Technologies

Get to know ExoSphere by Adelaide-based Fleet Space Technologies, supported by our Moon to Mars program!

🛰️ This project was funded to develop a system that delivers real-time 3D imaging of the Earth’s subsurface, using a network of satellites, Internet of Things-enabled geophysical sensors planted in the ground, and AI technology.

🌐 It’s inspired by the speed and global coverage of satellite technology, which it harnesses to provide subsurface insights accurately and efficiently across the planet. While the original ExoSphere concept works by having sensors measure ambient noise from seismic activity, the company is developing a new instrument that uses gravity measurements to improve results, also with Agency investment.

🛰️ Its customer base includes some of the world’s largest resources companies – hundreds of surveys have so far been deployed across five continents, and they’ve helped unlock new lithium and uranium mineralisation.

🌐 It helps lives on Earth by providing a fast, scalable, and low-impact process for discovering critical mineral resources and accessing them responsibly.

Discover more Australian space industry stories at http://spklr.io/6185EMTs5

Australian science is taking root in space. 🌱🛰️

Two plant science payloads led by the Swinburne University of Technology have successfully docked and been integrated aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

At the heart of the mission are Australian-grown seeds from two separate projects designed to test how plants respond to microgravity and other stressful space conditions.

Together, these Australian-led experiments will examine how roots develop in the absence of gravity, generating valuable knowledge for future long-duration space missions while also offering insights that could improve crop growth on Earth.

Find out how these Aussie experiments are helping shape the future of science, education and sustainability: http://spklr.io/6180EMREs