Driving Australia’s civil space science across national priorities, Macquarie University delivers real-world impact through its leading research centres, instrumentation expertise, and public engagement.
- Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO) — A global leader in astronomical instrumentation, photonics, spectroscopy, and data systems, with over 45 years of innovation.
- Astrophysics and Space Technologies Research Centre — Among Australia’s fastest-growing centres for astrophysics, instrumentation, modelling, and data-intensive astronomy. It collaborates with AAO on advanced space-based optical systems (e.g., agile steering mirrors) and supports community outreach via observatories and planetariums.
- Future Communications Research Centre — At the forefront of next-generation connectivity, developing technologies for quantum-secure communications, satellite-IoT networks, privacy-preserving systems, and adaptive multi-satellite architectures.
- From award-winning leadership in instrumentation to pioneering research in quantum-secure IoT and satellite communications, Macquarie continues to shape the future of space technology.