Parliamentary Friends of Space Reception

The Parliamentary Friends of Space Reception is an annual industry engagement event hosted at Parliament House, bringing together representatives from government, defence, industry, academia, and the broader space sector. The reception provides an opportunity to strengthen connections between policymakers and the Australian space community, highlight national capability, and discuss the strategic importance of space to Australia’s security, economy and and technological future.

Sponsored By:

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.
 

Member Ticket

 

Available to all current SIAA members to attend the Parliamentary Friends of Space Reception at the Australian Parliament House.

$220

+ GST & Fees

Membership will be verified

 

Non – Member Ticket

 

Standard registration for non-members.

This ticket includes entry to the Parliamentary Friends of Space Reception at Australian Parliament House, including networking, refreshments and formal proceedings.

$450

+ GST & Fees

Location

Date

11 August 2026

Address

Parliament Dr, Canberra ACT 2600

 

Contact Us.

For additional support or queries please contact operations@spaceindustry.com.au

 

Space Industry Association of Australia

PO Box G269, Queen Victoria Building NSW, 1230

operations@spaceindustry.com.au

+61 476 358 611