Australian launch services company Gilmour Space Technologies has opened a representative office in South Australia as it seeks to strengthen manufacturing-related industry connections within the state’s space sector.
In a media release, the Queensland-based company said the move places it at the Defence and Space Landing Pad at Lot Fourteen, an innovation precinct designed to support defence and space companies establishing a local presence.
Gilmour Space said it joins a range of national and international firms using the Landing Pad to coordinate with government, regulators and industry stakeholders, and to access office accommodation and business support aimed at scaling local operations.
Since opening in 2018, the Landing Pad has supported more than 20 defence and space companies, with firms including Kongsberg, Egis and L3 Harris establishing permanent operations in the state.
Assistant Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, Defence and Space Industries Michael Brown MP said South Australia had developed a globally recognised space ecosystem.
“We are proud to welcome Gilmour Space to the Defence and Space Landing Pad, creating new opportunities for partnerships with local companies, researchers and the Australian Space Agency,” he said, adding that the Landing Pad continued to attract “high-calibre companies and talent from across Australia and the globe”.
Gilmour Space’s head of mission management Matthew Congedi said the state’s capabilities aligned with the company’s focus on sovereign launch and satellite manufacturing.
“South Australia is a key player in the nation’s space and defence sectors, with new technologies, talent and expertise emerging across the state,” he said.
“Having a presence at the Defence and Space Landing Pad helps us to collaborate more effectively and stay connected to the ideas, talent and opportunities shaping Australia’s future in space.”
Lot Fourteen state project lead Di Dixon said the precinct offered opportunities to work alongside organisations including the Australian Space Agency and other space industry groups.
She said place-based collaboration at Lot Fourteen was expected to deliver economic benefits over coming years.
