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 News8 Jul 2025 Kanyini Mission Update Over the past five years, Kanyini has delivered historic achievements as Australia?s first state government-funded… News25 Jun 2025 Understanding Australian floods through ESA’s Sentinel satellite EO data In the early months of 2025, Australia was a land of dramatic water stories. Project News25 Jun 2025 SmartSat Project Powers Cyber-Secure Future for Australian Satellites As Australia?s space industry expands and our reliance on satellite technology deepens, so too does the… Research Update24 Jun 2025 Five new projects funded though Queensland Earth Observation Hub The Queensland Earth Observation Hub (EO Hub) is excited to announce five successful projects from its… SmartSat CRC is a proud sponsor of the Australian Space Diversity Alliance.