Company Research Report: Space Centre Australia

Company Overview

• Name: Space Centre Australia

• Mission: To inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of space pioneers by establishing one of the top 4 Interplanetary Spaceport Companies in the world, facilitating human missions to the moon and beyond for the advancement of space exploration.

• Founded: 2019

• Founder: James Palmer

• Key People:

• Hon. Scott Morrison, Non-Executive Group Chairman

• James Palmer, CEO / Co-Founder

• Jane Palmer, Executive Director / Co-Founder

• Mr. Ray Rosendale, Indigenous and Community Engagement Manager

• Headquarters: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: Projected potential total revenue of up to $5.7 billion between 2022 and 2032

• Known For: Australia’s first large-scale, multi-use spaceport, focusing on space vehicle development, launch operations, and mission control.

Products and Services

1. Launch Services - Karman Line

• Description: A future horizontal launch service offering cost-effective solutions for small satellites with flexibility and short-notice scheduling.

• Key Features:

• On-demand space transportation service

• Flexibility to choose launch dates and orbits

• Capable of deploying multiple payloads per mission

• Utilizes reliable fuel technology and flexible operations

2. International Space Industry Consultancy Services

• Description: Consultancy offering strategic guidance within the international space sector.

• Key Features:

• Expertise in government policies and international relations

• Strategic counsel for both government agencies and private entities

• Comprehensive guidance on space infrastructure projects

Recent Developments

Recent Product Launches and Features

• New Product: Karman Line is a planned initiative to provide rapid, discrete, and customizable launch services.

• Hensoldt Contract: SCA secured a contract with Hensoldt to deliver Air Surveillance Radar systems with sustainment services.

New Partnerships and Agreements

• International Spaceport MoU: Signed a Memorandum of Understanding to foster strategic collaboration with eight commercial spaceports across five continents.

• HStar Strategic Agreement: Recent strategic agreement aimed at enhancing SCA's offerings.

New Offices

• International Expansion: Opened a new office in Virginia, USA, expanding Space Centre Australia's reach and collaboration opportunities.

Community Engagement

• Kluthuthu Christian College Donation: Collaborative initiative with local organizations to donate furniture and learning materials to a school in Napranum, Queensland.

Educational Initiatives

• Endeavour Scholarship Space Camp: Supported participation in the International Space Camp, fostering education in STEM fields.

News and Media

• October 2024: Announcements regarding executive appointments and international collaborations.

• October 2024: Strategic agreement with HStar.

• October 2024: MoU for International Spaceports collaboration.

• Early 2024: Establishment of SCA's USA Office in Virginia.

Contact Information

• Mailing Address: P. O. Box 3161, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 4870

• Australian Locations: Cairns, Queensland; Proposed site in Weipa, Queensland; Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

• International Locations: Virginia, USA; Liverpool, UK

• Business Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM AEST

• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

This report synthesizes available information on Space Centre Australia as of October 2023. Each detail reflects the company's position and developments as they aim to advance Australia's role in the global space industry.