Western Australia announces $6.5 million in funding to support space related work with Curtin University, AROSE

The Curtin University run Binar Space Program designs, develops, tests, builds and operates state-of-the-art small satellites.

Four Binar satellites have been launched since 2021 with a further three expected to occur later this year.

The program also trains high school students, undergraduates, graduates and post-graduates in satellite design, manufacture and operation.

AROSE is a Perth-headquartered, not-for-profit, industry-led consortium which is committed to making Western Australia a world leader in remote operations both on earth and in space.

Their work includes national projects in bushfire detection and response, agriculture and defence, along with establishing new space and resources technology projects.

With this latest funding commitment from the WA Government, operations from both AROSE and Curtin University can continue to innovate and expand, further strengthening WA's position as a hub for the growing space industry.

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“The Cook Labor Government is again looking to the stars with this latest funding boost to our ever-growing space industry,” according to WA Science and Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson

“Western Australia has the geography, expertise and ambition to be a key player in the space sector, and we're making sure the right settings are in place to support long-term growth.

“Continuing to co-invest in both AROSE and the Binar Space Program is a clear display of our government's commitment to enhancing our local space industry capability.

“The space industry is one of the nine identified sectors under Diversify WA and it is through investments such as this that we are able to continue diversifying and future proofing the WA economy.”

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.