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There has never been a better time to establish your space business in NSW.

Space to grow

The global space economy has grown to an estimated value exceeding $800 billion (AUD), with unprecedented levels of investment and spending by businesses, investors, and governments worldwide. NSW is best placed economically, politically and geographically, to maximise the benefits to business from this new space era.

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Tap into a collaborative and growing local space sector

The NSW Government supports the growing NSW space ecosystem through four key initiatives. 

The National Space Industry Hub
Offering physical space, resources, mentoring, and connections for emerging space ventures and researchers in Australia.
Space Qualification Mission
Launching Australia’s 1st ride-share satellite.
NSW SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre node
Supporting industry and research collaboration to solve valuable industry problems via the commercialisation of space-related technologies.
NSW Space Research Network
Enhancing space industry capability through collaboration between the NSW Government and universities.

Save space for Sydney - IAC 2025

Join us in Sydney for the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the International Astronautical Federation (IAF)’s premier global space event from 29 September to 3 October 2025.

The 76th IAC 2025 is hosted by Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) and proudly co-hosted by Investment NSW alongside the Australian Space Agency.

This event presents a generational opportunity to showcase our space industry on the global stage and the importance of space-enabled services to the Australian way of life.

Our capabilities

From start-ups and SMEs through to established businesses and primes, NSW has the broadest and deepest range of space capabilities in Australia, including: 

Advanced Manufacturing
Earth Observation and Data Analysis
High-tech Instrumentation
Robotics
Satellites and Satellite Systems
Research and Development
Space Medicine and Biology
Space Situational Awareness

Our sponsorships

The NSW Government provides additional support to the space industry in NSW through a diverse array of sponsorships, all of which contribute to the sector's continued development within NSW and across Australia. These include:

AusSpace
An annual space event featuring the Australian Space Summit, a two-day industry exhibition, and the Australian Space Awards, an official black-tie ceremony recognising the achievements of the Australian space industry.
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The Deloitte Gravity Challenge
A challenge program that brings together technical experts from diverse backgrounds to address pressing real-world issues using space-enabled technology and capabilities.
The USYD Rocketry Team
Australia’s first university-based rocketry team, the USYD Rocketry Team is a multi-award-winning student rocketry team from the University of Sydney that designs, builds and tests experimental sounding rockets.
The Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA)
The national peak body for the Australian space industry.
New Horizons Summit
An annual space industry event aimed at deepening understanding of the complexities of the space industry, with each iteration focusing on a different theme or “horizon”.
The NSW Space Discovery Program
A sponsored space education program for 32 NSW schools designed to engage students in STEM learning and promote awareness of opportunities in the space industry.

Supporting your move to NSW

Investment NSW can connect you with a range of services and incentives available to businesses looking to grow, including:

  • Grants, rebates, programs and incentives
  • Site identification and development
  • Market insight
  • Connections and introductions
  • Familiarisation visits
  • Asia-Pacific growth advice
  • Visa and Skilled Migration support.

Email our team at [email protected] to find out more.

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