The Latest Breaking News from the Australian Space Agency

Moonshot: lunar rover gets ready for launch

The Australian Space Agency has developed its first lunar rover, designed to transmit secrets from the moon back to Earth and never return home.

AAP · Oct 7

Metal spheres found in Australia show how little we still know about falling space debris, experts say

The latest space debris incident in Australia shows just how much we still don't know about what happens to rockets and other debris when it falls from space.

Space · Jul 22

Not Alien Spaceships: Origin of Mysterious Metal Spheres on the Beach Identified by Australian Space Agency

Metal spheres found on a Queensland beach are likely space debris, not extraterrestrial. The Australian Space Agency is working with international partners to confirm their origin.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel

Australian Space Agency working to confirm origin of objects as space archaeologist says they may be connected to a rocket launch

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5

Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg Crowned 2026 Australian Of The Year

Astronaut, STEM ambassador and history maker Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been crowned as Australian of the Year for 2026.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 25

Charred piece of secretive Chinese rocket found still smoldering in the Australian outback

Experts believe that a five-foot-wide piece of space debris discovered near an Australian mining town was part of a dead Chinese rocket. The wreckage likely crashed just before it was found.

LiveScience · Oct 23, 2025

Space debris found on fire near WA mining town suspected to be from Chinese rocket

Burning object made of carbon fibre discovered on desert road near mine site close to Newman on Saturday

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2025

Suspected space debris found on fire near mining town

WA Police are co-ordinating an investigation after what is suspected to be space junk was found on fire near a mining town.

AAP · Oct 19, 2025

Australian nanosatellite snaps 1st selfie in space before tracking cosmic gamma-ray bursts (photo)

Australia's SpIRIT nanosatellite has snapped its first "selfie" from space, marking a successful start to its mission.

Space · Oct 8, 2025

Agreement clears the way for SpaceX Aussie blast off

Australia will allow US companies to launch and retrieve rockets under a new agreement and reports indicate SpaceX could be among the first to test it.

AAP · Jul 30, 2024