- $6.5 million has been awarded to support ongoing space-related work of the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) consortium and Curtin University's Binar Space Program
- The funds as announced in the recent 2026-27 State Budget will be distributed over the next four years
- The Cook Labor Government continues to support the space industry, reinforcing its commitment to the Diversify WA framework and strengthening the State's space capability
The Cook Labor Government is ensuring the local space industry continues to break barriers with a further $6.5 million in funding.
The funds will be distributed over the next four years with a total of $4 million awarded to AROSE Ltd and $2.5 million to Curtin University.
The Curtin University run Binar Space Program designs, develops, tests, builds and operates state-of-the-art small satellites.
Four Binar satellites have been launched since 2021 with a further three expected to occur later this year.
The program also trains high school students, undergraduates, graduates and post-graduates in satellite design, manufacture and operation.
AROSE is a Perth-headquartered, not-for-profit, industry-led consortium which is committed to making Western Australia a world leader in remote operations both on earth and in space.
Their work includes national projects in bushfire detection and response, agriculture and defence, along with establishing new space and resources technology projects.
With this latest funding commitment from the WA Government, operations from both AROSE and Curtin University can continue to innovate and expand, further strengthening WA's position as a hub for the growing space industry.
For more information see: AROSE Ltd & Binar Space Program
As stated by Science and Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson:
"The Cook Labor Government is again looking to the stars with this latest funding boost to our ever-growing space industry.
"Western Australia has the geography, expertise and ambition to be a key player in the space sector, and we're making sure the right settings are in place to support long-term growth.
"Continuing to co-invest in both AROSE and the Binar Space Program is a clear display of our government's commitment to enhancing our local space industry capability.
"The space industry is one of the nine identified sectors under Diversify WA and it is through investments such as this that we are able to continue diversifying and future proofing the WA economy."
