Australia's leading space research centre Learn More About Us The SmartSat CRC is a consortium of universities and other research organisations, partnered with industry that has been funded by the Australian Government to develop know-how and technologies in advanced telecommunications and IoT connectivity, intelligent satellite systems and Earth observation next generation data services. SmartSat is an agile organising team bringing together academic researchers, industry and the end users to develop, manage and deliver useful technologies, algorithms and knowledge that supports every sector of our economy. Our research is developing intellectual property and a specialist industry expertise to grow the Australian space industry, create export economic value and generate new high-tech jobs for our future space leaders. Our Strategy News + Events See more Research Update29 Apr 2025 Harnessing satellite imagery to revolutionise Australian flood management A SmartSat project quantifying major flood events using advanced satellite technology is seeking to transform… News29 Apr 2025 OPINION: Why Australia’s space sector deserves your vote this election This article – written by SmartSat CRC Chief Executive Officer, Professor Andy Koronios – was originally… News29 Apr 2025 Scarlet Lab giving master’s students a new view from space SmartSat?s Scarlet Lab is helping young data and computer science students break into the space industry… Research Update27 Mar 2025 Guardians of the Galaxy: SmartSat’s Role in Collaborative Space Cybersecurity Research Professor Jill Slay, the SmartSat Professorial Chair of Cyber Security, recently played a key role in… SmartSat CRC is a proud sponsor of the Australian Space Diversity Alliance.