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 Project News28 Aug 2025 Cognitive Satellite Radios project is doing more with precious radio resources As our world becomes increasingly crowded and saturated with diverse radio spectral signals, it is crucial… Research Update28 Aug 2025 Safety from Space successfully demonstrate Lunar Search and Rescue technology SmartSat was proud to be in attendance for the successful demonstration of supporting participant Safety… Industry Update27 Aug 2025 Queensland EO Hub highlights research translation at IGARSS 2025 The SmartSat Queensland Earth Observation Hub (EO Hub) hosted a well-attended panel at The International… News21 Aug 2025 Donna is Daring Mighty Things after lifechanging internship at NASA JPL SmartSat PhD candidate Donna Fitzgerald was recently selected for a prestigious ten-week internship at… SmartSat CRC is a proud sponsor of the Australian Space Diversity Alliance.