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• Curtin University's Space Science and Technology Centre has developed the , the first spacecraft to be fully designed and manufactured in Australia. Using cost-effective manufacturing, it provides an accessible sovereign platform, enabling easy access to space for students, researchers and industry. The satellite can be used for remote sensing, imaging, communications and defence, and represents a lower barrier of entry for start-ups to develop and test their technology in space. The first satellite was launched into space in August 2021 with a further three in August 2024. Curtin University is also collaborating with Sitael and Fugro to undertake a geophysical survey mission to identify lunar resources from orbit ().
• Perth based Australian satellite company  (LC60), has exclusive rights and tasking of Surrey Satellite’s SSTL S1-4 observation satellite over Australia, Asia Pacific and Middle East. This capability supports LC60's expansion across the Southeast Asia region as it scales up its product applications. LC60 is also developing a constellation of satellites to measure carbon emission concentrations from space, with the sensitivity to pick up emission flow rates as low as 50 kg/hr and higher. The first satellite, , is scheduled to be launched into LEO in 2026.
• The 91¶ÌÊÓƵn Government, Curtin University, UWA and a number of SMEs are all partners of the  (CRC). SmartSat CRC develops technologies in advanced communication, connectivity and IoT technologies; advanced satellite systems sensors and intelligence; and next generation EO data services.
• , based at UWA, runs a complete, vertically integrated facility, from materials growth, through to device design, fabrication and testing. The node incorporates  which is one of Australia's largest and most respected semiconductor electronics research groups and is leading the world in the innovative combination of micro-electromechanical system with infrared (IR) sensor technologies for fourth generation IR systems suitable for satellite use.
• ECU is increasing its satellite and space exploration capability.
• Other 91¶ÌÊÓƵn satellite and payload system/sensor companies include , , .
• Companies such as  are designing a lunar rover.
• Companies such as  and  design, engineer and manufacture mission critical communication systems and  manufactures satellite components.
• Companies such as  provide training solutions for satellite operations.  provides simulation services for development of space systems.  provides specialised spacecraft transportation services and  provides products for satellite testing.