International Links
The SSTC has forged international partnerships to make advances in space exploration. Our policy engagement lobbies the explicit connection of blue-sky research and engineering to space. This capacity initiates a virtuous circle that many other countries follow: planetary research feeds into mission hardware, which feeds into space industries and defence.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
European Space Agency (ESA)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
China National Space Administration (CNSA)
NASA recognises Curtin as the formal representative of Australia’s planetary science community, through SSERVI: the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute
Lockheed Martin’s partnership with SSTC resulted in a world-class tracking system for space situational awareness.
SpaceBD
ISPTech
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Global Fireball Observatory (GFO)
National Partnerships
The SSTC works with both state and federal government and industry partners to advance the long term space capabilities for Australia.
Australian Space Agency
GeoScience Australia
The Australian Government Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI)
Fugro Australian Space Automation AI and Robotics Control Complex (SpAARC)
Astronomy Data And Computing Services (ADACS)
Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE)
AVI
QL Space
SmartSat CRC
Curtin Collaborations
The SSTC sits within the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at Curtin University, and works with institutes in other schools – including the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME) and the School of Electrical Engineering, Computing, and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS) to engage students and staff on space science projects.