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 News1 Jun 2026 Exploring the sustainability of space with the next generation The Adelaide University Space Society (AUSS) recently hosted a panel discussion on the topic of Sustainability… Industry Update1 Jun 2026 New facilities supporting WA’s growing space and defence sector The launch of the new clean room facility at the Edith Cowan University School of Engineering marked… Operations Update29 Apr 2026 SmartSat CRC wind-up progress update The SmartSat wind-up program remains on track as we continue our transition into the future through… Project News27 Apr 2026 Mapping the heat beneath our feet: what Adelaide’s heatwave satellite project revealed and why it matters more than ever On a sweltering afternoon in North Adelaide, the ground truth campaign was in full swing. At a site ten… SmartSat CRC is a proud sponsor of the Australian Space Diversity Alliance.