The Australian space industry is an emerging and promising sector. Image: Australian Space Agency, Australian Government.
The Western Australian Government is leading a space industry delegation at the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney from 29 September to 3 October.
Welcoming representatives from organisations and groups such as universities, start-ups, businesses and industry, the congress brings together important players in the sector, which is worth $613 billion globally.
Important figures in the field will discuss advancements in and the challenges of space exploration, with a focus on technology.
About 10,000 people from more than 100 countries are expected to attend.
Science and Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson is leading Western Australia’s delegation. The state will have its own stand within the “Australia Zone” on the exhibition venue floor. The WA space sector has received more than $1 billion in investment and commitments since 2018.
Companies operating within Western Australia’s delegation include:
- ADP Global — An engineering firm delivering end-to-end solutions across energy, telecommunications, space, robotics, cybersecurity and quantum protection.
- AROSE Ltd — Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth aims to position Australia as a trusted industry leader in remote operations tech in science and services.
- Fugro SpAARC — A robotics systems designer that builds and operates for robotics use in remote and harsh environments, and works on autonomous vessel capability for the energy and space sectors.
- LatConnect 60 AI — An observation company delivering space-based data and insight by building shortwave infrared satellite systems to meet demands for insights on greenhouse gas emissions and agriculture.
- Space Angel — A company building the world’s first dual-corridor sustainable spaceport, hoping to unlock launch and re-entry tech across the Indo-Pacific region.
- University of Western Australia — Uniting more than 120 researchers across 21 specialities to enhance space research and learning in the state and the rest of the nation.
“WA is bringing a large delegation across the country to IAC 2025 and putting on display exactly what our continually growing space sector has to offer the world,” Mr Dawson said.
“The Cook Government remains committed to making WA ‘the place for space’ by expanding the local space industry as another key step of diversifying the state’s economy.”
