About the awards

Recognising the people shaping Australia’s space future

Australia’s space industry has entered its defining decade.

The Australasian Space Awards exist to recognise those individuals.

The awards celebrate the people and organisations whose innovation, leadership, and technical excellence are helping establish Australia as a serious global space nation.

This isn’t recognition for simply working in one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries. It’s recognition for the measurable impact you’re making.

Who should enter?

Recognition for the people building Australasia’s space future

The Australasian Space Awards are open to individuals, teams and organisations making an outstanding contribution to Australasia’s space industry.

You may be:

  • Developing innovative space technologies or products.
  • Leading engineering, science or research programs.
  • Strengthening Australasia’s sovereign space capability.
  • Growing a space start-up, scale-up or established business.
  • Supporting Australasia’s defence and national security through space.
  • Delivering satellite, communications, launch or Earth observation capability.
  • Driving commercialisation, investment or international partnerships.
  • Advancing manufacturing, operations or supply chain excellence.
  • Inspiring the next generation of Australasia’s space workforce.
  • Creating measurable impact across Australasia’s space ecosystem.
Key dates

The road to recognition

Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Nominations and submissions open

Entries officially open across all Australasian Space Awards categories.

Friday, 12 February 2027

Nominations and submissions close

Final opportunity to nominate an outstanding individual, team, or organisation. All entries must be completed through the awards portal. Late submissions cannot be accepted.

Thursday, 11 March 2027

Finalists announced

The 2027 finalists will be revealed exclusively through Space Connect.

Thursday, 6 May 2027

Awards gala

Australasia’s space industry comes together for a black-tie celebration as the winners of the 2027 Australasian Space Awards are announced.

You don’t need to be the biggest organisation. You simply need to demonstrate the difference you’ve made.

Explore the categories
Submissions now open. Entries close 12 February 2027. Start submission → Submit now