Message from the Chair of SIAA

Welcome to the SIAA website. Australia is a sophisticated user of space services - satellite communications, navigation and timing signals and remote sensing data. These services are used by governments, companies and individuals and are deeply embedded into the fabric of Australian society. More broadly, Australian scientists have gained international recognition in areas of space science and also in astronomy. Australia is presently seeking to be selected, ahead of southern Africa, as the country and continent best suited to host the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope.

SIAA's principal role is to assist in the creation of a national climate in which companies are willing to invest in space-related activities and technologies. We should expect to build on existing strengths in ground segment and applications and aim, when appropriate and relevant, to encourage national investment, public and private, in space segment - satellites - to meet unique national needs.

A second task for SIAA is to promote space science and space education at all levels, nationally and internationally, with a view to developing a better informed public debate about the space environment and the role that Australia should play in the diplomacy of space. SIAA is committed to working closely with the Commonwealth Government to take such steps as are necessary to ensure that Australia's access to these services is secure and assured over time.

SIAA is seeking to grow its membership and I personally welcome inquiries from interested organisations and individuals.

Brett Biddington
Chair,  SIAA
 

What is the Role of SIAA?

The Space Industry Association fo Australia (SIAA) is a nationwide organisation formed to promote the growth of the Australian space sector. By formulating national policies and strategies, SIAA speaks with authority and credibility on behalf of its members on issues connected with the development of the Australian space industry.

What services does SIAA provide?

SIAA takes a leading role in advising government on behalf of the space industry. Through a program of meetings and other communications, SIAA consults with its members to devise policies to support the development of the Australian space industry and is active in promoting commercial, industrial and research opportunities for its members nationally and internationally.

What is the scope of the Australian Space Industry?

The space industry in Australia consists of individuals and organisations involved in the provision and use of space related technologies or services. These technologies and services include the following: 

• Telecommunications
• Remote Sensing
• Environmental monitoring and meteorology
• Satellite development
• Satellite components and sub-systems
• Ground systems for space technology
• Global Positioning
• Space Science
• Space Education
• Professional services to support the above (legal, financial, insurance etc)

To access the SIAA Australian Space Capability Database click here.