Facts about Australian Space Agency

The Australian Space Agency is Australia's national agency responsible for the development of Australia's commercial space industry. 

The Agency has six primary responsibilities:

Providing national policy and strategic advice on the civil space sector.

Coordinating Australia's domestic civil space sector activities.

Supporting the growth of Australia's space industry and the use of space across the broader economy.

Leading international civil space engagement.

Administering space activities legislation and delivering on our international obligations.

Inspiring the Australian community and the next generation of space entrepreneurs.

Facts about Australian Space Agency;

1. It's headquarters are located in Adelaide, the southeastern capital city of South Australia.

2. The Australian Space Agency was formed on 1st July 2018.

3. The annual budget of the Australian Space Agency is 9.8 million (2019/2020).

4. It's preceding agencies are CSIRO, Australian space office and Australian Space Council