Supporting space activities in Australia
Space-based infrastructure and commercial launch activities are expanding in Australia. We provide meteorological and space weather information to help the space sector plan operations and manage risks.
Our spaceflight capability combines terrestrial and space weather intelligence into a single service. Our role is to support:
- safety of launch and spaceflight
- a sustainable space domain
- responsive space launch.
NASA sounding rocket launches from Equatorial Launch Australia's Arnhem Space Centre. Our services are vital for the planning, execution, and safety of space-related activities in Australia. Credit: Cameron Hines.
Who we work with in the space sector
We work with industry, government, the Department of Defence and researchers to:
- understand their needs
- provide products and services that support Australia's role and resilience in the space sector.
We provide specialised weather, climate, ocean and space weather information to support our customers. They include:
- the Australian Space Agency
- Australia's Space Command
- the United States Space Force's Joint Commercial Operations (JCO)
- Australian commercial launch providers and satellite operators.
They use our information to better understand the terrestrial and space weather environment. This enables them to plan, support and conduct safe operations on the ground and in space.
Services for the space sector
Our services are vital for the planning, execution and safety of space-related activities in Australia. We provide products and services to support:
- commercial launch and returns
- on-orbit space operations
- observations from ground station networks
- re-entry and recovery operations.
Space weather forecasts and warnings
Offering critical information on solar flares, geomagnetic storms and radiation storms to ensure the safety of space missions. This includes space situational awareness (SSA) and space domain awareness (SDA) activities.
Commercial space launch services
Supporting the commercial launch industry with meteorological and space weather information for safe launch and return.
Real-time data services
Supporting Australia's space monitoring capability. We deliver customised, real-time space weather information for the Australian Space Agency and commercial providers.
Tailored consultancy and software
Offering expert advice and software tools to help mitigate the risks associated with adverse environmental conditions.