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 Update13 Sep 2024 SmartSat and Elders sign MoU to drive Earth Observation technology in Australian agriculture SmartSat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Elders to explore the application of satellite-enabled… Research Update17 Aug 2024 We have lift off! South Australian satellite Kanyini successfully launches into space In an Australian first, South Australian owned and manufactured satellite Kanyini was successfully launched… Media Releases24 Jul 2024 SmartSat CRC and NZ Government announce four new joint research projects under the Australia-New Zealand Collaborative Space Program SmartSat announced today the first four new jointly funded space research projects and opened further… Media Releases22 Jul 2024 New grants program to strengthen NSW space capabilities A new grant program is now open to assist NSW businesses to commercialise their innovative capabilities…