2026 Southern Space Conference

Parliamentary Friends of Space
Reception

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Hosted annually at Parliament House, the Parliamentary Friends of Space Reception connects policymakers with defence, industry, and academia. The event highlights national space capabilities and explores the sector’s strategic impact on Australia’s security, economy, and technological future.

Date:
Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Location:
Queen’s Terrace Café, Australian Parliament House, Canberra
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Special Guest

Katherine Bennell-Pegg

Australian Astronaut
Australian of the Year 2026
Former Director of Space Technology, Australian Space Agency

Katherine Bennell-Pegg is an Australian astronaut and aerospace engineer, recognised as Australian of the Year 2026 for her leadership in advancing Australia’s space capability. In 2023, while at the Australian Space Agency, she was selected by the European Space Agency to undertake astronaut training in Germany, becoming the first astronaut trained under the Australian flag.

Tickets

Member Ticket

  • Available to all current SIAA members to attend the Parliamentary Friends of Space Reception at the Australian Parliament House.
  • Membership will be verified

Lockheed Martin technologies and insights have been contributing to the realisation of Australia’s national interests for over 80 years, extending to the space domain. Today, Lockheed Martin Australia develops, integrates and sustains advanced technologies to support the Australian Defence Force across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. Its capabilities include the F-35 program, Aegis combat system, joint all-domain battle management, resilient space systems, long-range strike, and advanced training, sustainment and logistics solutions, including rotary aircraft and medium air mobility platforms. The company works across defence, aerospace and civil sectors, with a strong commitment to Australian industry participation and long-term capability development.

In the space domain, Lockheed Martin Australia supports major national programs including SouthPAN, the second-generation Satellite Based Augmentation System for Australia and New Zealand. The company also operates a Tracking, Telemetry and Control ground station at Uralla, NSW, providing transfer orbit support, satellite testing and communications services for commercial and government missions, as well as hosting the locally developed FireOPAL Space Domain Awareness sensors.