National Space Flight Foundation Ltd
ExpandingAustralia'shorizonsthroughspace.
Advancing science and education for the public benefit by creating opportunity for Australia to participate in spaceflight and exploration.
8.4%
Current Year 12 Australian participation rate in higher mathematics, at a historic low.
Source: AMSI — Year 12 Mathematics Participation Report Card
USD $1.8 trillion
projected size of the space economy by 2035
Source: World Economic Forum and McKinsey — Space: The $1.8 Trillion Opportunity (2024)
Lasting benefit, building on missions.
We want Australia's participation in space to build scientific knowledge, strengthen skills and capability, inspire future generations and open pathways into the global space sector. Where knowledge is created through our work, we share it as widely as practicable.
We support
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Human spaceflight
Supporting Australian participation in human spaceflight missions, including eligible mission costs.
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Science in orbit
Payloads, microgravity research, training and knowledge transfer arising from space missions.
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STEM pathways
Giving Australians more ways to learn about and take part in science, technology, engineering and maths.
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An enduring fund
Backing future research, missions, technology and education that deliver public benefit.
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Sovereign capability
Creating resilience for Australia by supporting sovereign capability and industry expertise.
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Partnerships
Working with governments, philanthropy, universities and industry to advance our purpose.
A not-for-profit, by design.
Funds and assets held by the Foundation must be used to advance our charitable purpose and cannot be distributed for the private benefit of members, directors or other individuals. Our Board ensures resources are managed responsibly and in line with our Constitution.