Space Industry Hub

Space Industry Hub

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Space Industry Hub at RMIT aims to connect local business and research to global opportunities in space technology.

The Space Industry Hub provides the opportunity to connect Victoria’s world-leading research and solution providers with the challenges and opportunities of the global space sector.

The Hub will make the most of RMIT’s existing facilities, services and research centres, as well as its innovation networks through RMIT Europe and the university’s entrepreneurship and innovation unit, RMIT Activator.

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Industry engagement

Workforce for the Future

Research and development

Entrepreneurship


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Hub core partners



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Capabilities

Advanced space communication connectivity and IoT technologies

Advanced satellite systems, sensors and intelligence

Next Generation earth observation services

Space Manufacturing processes and materials

Cyber and Data Analytics

Spaceflight operations

Space life sciences

Space systems design, mission design and space transportation

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Projects and news


Space Connect podcasts

Isolation of space makes food taste bland, hints study

The isolated environment of the ISS, rather than just the lack of gravity, could be behind foods tasting blander in space, RMIT research has suggested.

Celebrating Our Graduates - Hayley Nitschke

Bachelor of Space Science student Hayley Nitschke has been awarded one of two places at Airbus UK for a 12-month graduate internship in 2023.

Microgravity Experiments, by Gail Iles

As program manager of RMIT's space science program, Gail Iles writes on microgravity experiments conducted with the help of her very own students.

Solar Storms: A Warning From Space

One of RMIT's researchers, Brett Carter is featured on ABC's show Catalyst as one of the scientists working to help us prepare for the next big solar event.
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Two attendees smile together at an RMIT University event, highlighting achievement, collaboration and inspiration. One wears a mission-style jacket, reflecting innovation, leadership and the university’s strong connection to space and aerospace.

Visit by Katherine Bennell-Pegg inspires RMIT staff and students

The RMIT community recently had the pleasure and benefit of hosting Australian of the Year (2026), Katherine Bennell-Pegg, as has been featured in RMIT news.

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Federal Government approves RMIT technology for journey to the Moon

A small module comprising an air-filled chamber and devices to transmit data on the environmental conditions inside has been designed and tested at RMIT University as part of a mission led by Lunaria One and supported by the Australian Space Agency to eventually grow plants on the Moon.

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Australian of the Year brings stellar insights to inspire the next generation at RMIT

Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who is the first astronaut to officially represent Australia, visited RMIT for a tour and panel discussion taking students through her journey from physics student to space systems engineer and astronaut.

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RMIT Students ranked among top three teams in Siemens Immersive Design Challenge

A team of RMIT Engineering students were crowned runners up in the inaugural Siemens Immersive Design Challenge.

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Key research infrastructures

The Space Industry Hub partners are able to access RMIT's state of art research infrastructure as well as our core partners infrastructure. This allows for quicker scale up of the business and access to R&D funding. Our innovation hubs, research centres, facilities and labs and networks include:

Advanced Manufacturing Precinct

The Advanced Manufacturing Precinct combines RMIT's expertise in technology and design innovation.

Visit the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Precinct

Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation

A multi-disciplinary research centre that brings researchers from across RMIT to bring a truly multidisciplinary approach to the organisational, human and technology aspects of Cyber Security.

Visit the Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation

Centre for Additive Manufacturing

The RMIT Centre for Additive Manufacturing (RCAM) is a leading multi-disciplinary centre focused on industrial additive manufacturing technology.

Visit the Centre for Additive Manufacturing Centre

Satellite Position for Atmosphere, Climate and Environment (SPACE)​

The SPACE Research Centre is committed to advancing the global competitive status of the Australian space industry.

Visit the SPACE Research Centre

Moon to Mars Initiative Science and Technology Research Group

M2MIST responds directly to the Australian Space Agency “Moon to Mars Initiative” with current focus on science and technology support for two planned lunar missions.

Visit M2MIST
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures