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Formed | 1 July 2018 |
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Jurisdiction | Australia |
Headquarters | McEwin Building, Lot Fourteen, Adelaide, South Australia |
Annual budget | AU$17.1 million (FY2021/22)[1][2] |
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Parent department | Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources |
Website | space |
The Australian Space Agency is an agency of the Australian Government responsible for the development of Australia's commercial aerospace industry, coordinating domestic space activities, identifying opportunities and facilitating international engagement that includes Australian stakeholders.
Its headquarters, opened in February 2020, are located in Lot Fourteen in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. The Australian Space Discovery Centre, which features exhibits and public information sessions, is also located on site.