- Space Angel Pty Ltd has been confirmed as the recipient of the Spaceport Establishment Support Grant
- $1.75 million grant to support Space Angel undertake site assessments and develop a business case for proposed WA spaceport sites, with funding matched by the recipient and awarded through an open and competitive process
- Delivers a key commitment under the Cook Labor Government's Made in WA election package
- Cook Labor Government putting WA first for new industries and job opportunities
Western Australia has taken a significant step towards having its own spaceport with the recipient of the Spaceport Establishment Support Grant announced.
Perth-based Space Angel Pty Ltd was successful in their application and will receive $1.75 million which the company will match.
The grant will support Space Angel to undertake critical site assessments required for planning and regulatory approvals along with developing a business case for its proposed spaceport sites in Western Australia.
Spaceports are sites which are equipped for launching, receiving, testing or maintaining both spacecraft and rockets.
The grant formed a part of the Cook Labor Government's $2 million Made in WA election commitment to accelerate the development of local space industry capability.
In parallel, the government is also undertaking a feasibility study to identify additional locations to establish spaceports in the State.
The announcement reinforces the Cook Labor Government's commitment to putting WA first by building new industries, attracting investment and creating high-value jobs in sectors where WA has strong competitive advantages.
Currently the global space launch services market exceeds US$15 billion and is projected to continue growing 15 per cent as each year passes, creating new opportunities for WA.
For more information see: Western Australia Space Industry
As stated by Science and Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson:
"This is another important step as the Cook Labor Government continues to build Western Australia's presence in the global space industry.
"With Space Angel Pty Ltd selected as the recipient of the Spaceport Establishment Support Grant, we can continue progressing plans to establish a spaceport in Western Australia.
"A spaceport would help attract investment, support high-skilled jobs, and create new opportunities for Western Australian businesses to participate in the global space economy."
