Ground Systems & Infrastructure companies in Australia
Space Atlas lists 15 organisations in Australia working in ground systems & infrastructure: 8 private companies, 4 startups, 1 industry association, 1 spaceport/launch site, 1 research institution. That is 18% of the 82 space organisations in Australia and 6% of the 263 in this sector worldwide. Most are based in Sydney (4), North Sydney (2), Canberra (2).
Private Company (8)
- APD Space · Private Company · Parramatta
Delivers robotics, AI, quantum encryption, satellite communications and 3D manufacturing — builds satellite downlink infrastructure and CASA-approved stratospheric balloon systems.
- Av-Comm Space & Defence · Private Company · North Sydney
Longest-standing privately-owned satellite communications company in the Southern Hemisphere — designs and delivers ground segment infrastructure and the Cassowary multi-orbit a…
- DXN · Private Company · Sydney
Designs, manufactures and operates EDGE data centre infrastructure — delivers ground station gateways-as-a-service supporting LEO satellite constellations.
- EOS Space Systems · Private Company · Canberra
Operates the world's most powerful commercial laser tracking network for space domain awareness — delivers precision debris tracking, satellite laser ranging and space traffic m…
- Industrial Sciences Group · Private Company · North Sydney
Applies predictive analytics for uncertainty quantification and risk assessment in space missions — clients include NASA and leading space and defence organisations.
- Plan Safe · Private Company · Sydney
Trusted space safety assurance and specialist engineering consultancy — safety engineering, space activities licensing, flight mission safety and program management.
- Saber Astronautics · Private Company · Sydney
Develops mission control software and operates Australia's national Responsive Space Operations Centre (RSOC).
- Southern Launch · Private Company · Hindmarsh
Australian launch services provider operating multiple launch ranges including Whalers Way and Koonibba Test Range.
Startup (4)
- Arlula · Startup · Sydney
Provides scalable cloud-based infrastructure for satellite imagery and geospatial data access, management and delivery for governments, enterprises and space operators.
- Optera · Startup · Pyrmont
Spin-out from WSU developing biologically-inspired neuromorphic smart sensors — Astrosite mobile SDA observatory and Astraeus in-orbit neuromorphic camera payload.
- Quasar Satellite Technologies · Startup · Marsfield
Develops ground station network technology enabling simultaneous communication with multiple satellites for defence and commercial customers.
- Space Machines Company · Startup · Botany
Safeguards critical orbital infrastructure through networked, cost-effective rapid response vehicles — Optimus Viper spacecraft fleet powered by AI-driven SolsticeOS.
Industry Association (1)
- Astra Aerolab & Newcastle Airport · Industry Association · Williamtown
Australia's premium aerospace and defence innovation precinct adjacent to RAAF Base Williamtown — development-ready sites for sovereign capability and defence industry.
Research Institution (1)
- Space Environment Research Centre (SERC) · Research Institution · Canberra
International research centre for space environment, space sustainability and laser tracking — operates the EOS Space Systems debris tracking laser at Mount Stromlo and develops…
Spaceport/Launch Site (1)
- Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) · Spaceport/Launch Site · Adelaide
Australian commercial spaceport company — owns and operates the Arnhem Space Centre near Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, which hosted NASA sounding rocket launches in 2022.