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The Astra Program acknowledges First Nations Peoples as the worlds first astronomers. We further acknowledge their enduring connection to Australia’s land and sky, as well as their contribution to Australia’s burgeoning space industry.

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Are you currently working in the Australian space industry, or have an interest in learning more about current space sector issues? Join us online at the 2026 Astra Program Showcase!

Our program participants have been working to define opportunitie

Our Astra participants and committee members fully immersed themselves in this year’s 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney! 💫

Thinking about applying for the Astra Program? Our applications remain open until November 9th! Swipe through to see what our past participants have been saying about Astra.💫

Taking it back again to our last white paper series! The 2024/25 Team Casuarina explored how Australia and its regional neighbours can enhance space sector cooperation to address shared challenges and promote sustainable development and sustainabilit

Introducing our Astra Program committee for 2025/26! ✨

We’re excited to be piloting the National Mentoring Program through the 2025/26 Astra Program, where program participants will have the option to be mentored by space industry professionals.

The National Mentoring Program is a new initiative

Your guide to the 2025-26 Astra Program, including deliverables, a more detailed timeline & info on each of our topics 🌙

Taking it back again to our last white paper series! The 2024/25 Team Acacia explored our opportunities, aspirations and challenges in communicating space to Australia.

An excerpt from the introduction of the white paper: “It is critical to ad

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