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. The impact of this research will be to develop intellectual property and a specialist industry expertise that will spawn new businesses, create export economic value and generate new high-tech jobs for all Australians. Our Strategy News + Events See more Announcements30 Jan 2023 Dr Michele Allan AO appointed new chair of SmartSat CRC SmartSat has appointed current board member Dr Michele Allan AO as its new Chair, following the sudden… Announcements9 Jan 2023 Vale, Dr Peter Woodgate SmartSat CRC is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our Chair, Dr Peter Woodgate, on… Announcements15 Nov 2022 SmartSat CRC and NASA team up to collaborate on astronaut emergency communications SmartSat has announced a project agreement to further develop new Search and Rescue (SAR) beacon technologies… Announcements24 Oct 2022 South Australia’s first satellite Kanyini booked to blast off in 2023 A Launch Services Agreement has been announced with ISILAUNCH to send Kanyini into orbit to start its…