SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SPACE CAPABILITY DIRECTORY

JOIN AN INSPIRING, FAST-GROWING AND HIGH PROFILE AUSTRALIAN SPACE INDUSTRY. FOCUSED ON LEADING-EDGE INNOVATIONS, STIMULATING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPING WORLD-CLASS TALENT AND CAPABILITY.

South Australia has a long and proud history of space-related activities and is home to a vibrant cluster of organisations, educational and research institutions, companies and start-ups. Our industry has a broad range of capabilities, experience and strengths, from manufacturing next-generation satellites and space technology, and building the infrastructure on Earth to support satellites in space, to developing applications, solutions and products using space data and imagery.

JOIN AN INSPIRING, FAST-GROWING AND HIGH PROFILE AUSTRALIAN SPACE INDUSTRY. FOCUSED ON LEADING-EDGE INNOVATIONS, STIMULATING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPING WORLD-CLASS TALENT AND CAPABILITY.

South Australia has a long and proud history of space-related activities and is home to a vibrant cluster of organisations, educational and research institutions, companies and start-ups. Our industry has a broad range of capabilities, experience and strengths, from manufacturing next-generation satellites and space technology, and building the infrastructure on Earth to support satellites in space, to developing applications, solutions and products using space data and imagery.

WHY INVEST IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA?South Australia is rich with investment opportunities. The state combines a highly competitive business environment and a superior lifestyle, with a strong defence and space heritage.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 most liveable cities in the world, Adelaide is the most cost competitive city in Australia and is one of the world’s smartest and globally connected cities as, the nation’s first Gig City, delivering affordable, high-speed internet that is 100 times the national average.

South Australia has a proven track record of delivering world-leading innovation and research, with an ecosystem that inspires, equips and nurtures entrepreneurs. Australia’s first innovation neighbourhood at Lot Fourteen is driving our knowledge economy, growing the culture of entrepreneurship in South Australia and supporting leading innovators and start-ups to scale-up in advanced industries.

The South Australian Government is committed to creating an environment conducive to business growth across all sectors, including space. Our Designated Area Migration Agreements make it easier for overseas companies to do business in our state and opens doors for international expertise, knowledge and experience transfer into Australia.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S SPACE ECOSYSTEMSouth Australia is the heart of Australia’s space economy with a thriving space ecosystem. It is the hub to access Australia’s national space infrastructure, being home to:

• The Australian Space Agency, Mission Control and concurrent design facilities

• Space Discovery Centre

• SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre

• World-class military test range at Woomera

• Future polar and sun-synchronous launch capability

• A dedicated space precinct collocating industry with the Australian Space Agency, key government departments and research capability

• Three leading universities, University of Adelaide, University of South Australia and Flinders University

• Australia’s largest Defence Science and Technology presence

We have a growing space sector of over 80 organisations with passion and energy, backed by State Government support through:

• The South Australian Space Industry Centre and Space Forum series

• The Space Innovation Fund, including a Space Incubator Program (Venture Catalyst Space) to foster new ideas and provide a pathway for entrepreneurs to join the local space economy, and connect local innovators with international mentors and potential global investors

• Support of Australian trade missions

• The Research, Commercialisation and Start-up Fund

We invest in our future space industry talent through:

• Space scholarships, internships and work experience programs to cultivate interest and develop people who wish to pursue a career in the space industry

• Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program, an intensive, five-week, live-in space studies program delivered jointly by University of South Australia and the International Space University

• Hamilton Secondary College Space School with a designated facility and specialist curriculum to lead space education

• Hosting hackathons such as the CNES-led ActInSpace, NASA Space Apps Challenge and the Amazon Web Services/Deloitte Gravity Challenge

LOT FOURTEENLot Fourteen is Australia’s first ideas and innovation neighbourhood. Located over seven-hectares, next to world-class universities and within Adelaide’s CBD, it is growing highly skilled talent in key industries like artificial intelligence, cyber security, creative technologies, and defence and space. The site includes:

• The Space Innovation Precinct, home to the Australian Space Agency, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre, Mission Control, Space Discovery Centre and other key space organisations

• The Defence and Space Landing Pad

• FIXE (Future Industries Exchange for Entrepreneurship) start-up hub, providing an innovation incubation and growth hub for start-ups and serial entrepreneurs looking to scale up in fast growing industries

• The Australian Institute for Machine Learning and the nearby Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing

• Close proximity to South Australia’s three leading universities, all ranking in the top 150 in the world.

DEFENCE AND SPACE LANDING PADThe Defence and Space Landing Pad is a one-stop-shop that supports international companies to begin their business journey in South Australia and take advantage of the state’s strengths in defence and space. Located at Lot Fourteen, the Landing Pad provides a supportive and collaborative environment for companies looking to expand into Australia and connect with local businesses. The Landing Pad offers:

• Affordable, short-term office facilities

• Relationship building opportunities

• Government and industry support services in a central location

A range of accredited local professional service businesses have been selected to provide free assistance and initial advice to support international companies with their relocation and business development plans. The service providers bring extensive knowledge of the Australian business environment covering:

• Taxation laws

• Relocations

• Real estate

• Migration

• Banking and regulation

• Logistics

• Marketing and public relations

For more information visit sasic.sa.gov.au

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Airbus Defence & Space X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

APC Technology X X X X X X X

ATRAD X X X

Auspace X X X X

Austest X X

Axiom Precision Manufacturing X X X X X X X

BAE Systems Australia X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Boeing X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Cobham Aviation Services X X X X X

CoolDiamond DLC by Norseld X X X

CyberOps X X X X X X

DEWC Systems X X X X X X X X X X X

Don Alan Pty Ltd X X X X X X X

Elementrex X X X

ElmTEK X X X X X X

Fine-tech Electronic Solutions X X X X X X

Finlaysons X

Fleet Space Technologies X X X X

Fullarton Space Biotech Pty Ltd X

Geoplex X X X X X X X X

Greenhouse Gas Monitor Australia X X X

Human Aerospace Pty Ltd X X X

Hydrix X X X X

Inovor Technologies X X X X X X X X X X X X

Irriscan Australia X

Launchbox Australia X X X X X

Lockheed Martin X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Mirage Photonics X X X

Myriota X X

Neumann Space Pty Ltd X X X

NodeSat X X X X X X

Northrop Grumman Australia X X X X X X X X X X

Nova Systems X X X X

PALAMIR Pty Ltd X X X X X X

Ping Services X X

ResearchSat X X X X X X X X X

RS Components Pty Ltd X X

Scitek Australia Pty Ltd X X X X

Shoal Engineering X X X X X

Silentium Defence X X

Small World Communications X X

Southern Launch X X X X

SpeedCast X X X X X X X X X X X X X

SYPAQ Systems Pty Ltd X X X

TCM Electronics X X X X

Titomic X X X X X X

Toolcraft Precision Engineering X X X

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - Adelaide Section Industry advocacy

Defence Teaming Centre Industry advocacy

Space Industry Association of Australia Industry advocacy

Private Consultancies

ACIL Allen Consulting X

Coutts Communications X X

Frazer-Nash Consultancy X X X X X

Graduate Projects X

Jones Harley Toole X X X X X

KasComm X

Madderns X

MinterEllison X X

Pitcher Partners X X

ROGARA Consulting Pty Ltd X X X

Education & Research

Adelaide Law School X X X

Airborne Research Australia X X X

Concurrent Design Facility (opening 2021)

CSIRO Manufacturing X X X X X X X X X

Flinders University X X X X X X X Space archaeology

Hamilton Secondary College STEM pathway

Innovation and Collaboration Centre - Venture Catalyst Space X Incubator program

Mullard Space Science Laboratory X X X X X X X X X X

SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre X Education

Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program X Space education

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TAFE SA Training Services

University of Adelaide X X X X X X X X X

University of Adelaide – Australian Institute of Machine Learning X X

University of Adelaide – Space and Atmospheric Physics Group X X X

University of South Australia X X X X X X X

Government

Australian Space Agency Civil space policy, strategy and implementation

Bureau of Meteorology X X X

Defence and Space Landing Pad X X X X

Department of Defence X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Department for Education STEM education

Department for Environment and Water X

South Australian Space Industry Centre Space Sector Advocacy

Space Discovery Centre (opening 2020)

CONTACT DETAILS

If you would like to contact the South Australian Space Industry Centre for information about this directory please contact us via:

South Australian Space Industry CentreLevel 4, 151 Pirie StreetAdelaide, South Australia 5000P: +61 8 8463 7140E: spaceoffice@sa.gov.auW: sasic.sa.gov.au

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