Gilmour Space opens representative office in South Australia

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Australian launch services company, Gilmour Space Technologies, has touched down in South Australia to tap into the state’s growing space ecosystem and strengthen industry connections.

The Queensland-based company – a leading provider of Australian-made launch vehicles and satellite platforms, backed by major Australian investors – is the latest firm to establish a presence at the Defence and Space Landing Pad at Lot Fourteen, South Australia’s world-class innovation district.

Joining an impressive list of global and interstate defence and space companies that have used the Landing Pad as a springboard into the state, Gilmour Space will leverage Lot Fourteen’s innovative ecosystem to strengthen coordination with government, regulators and key stakeholders.

Its presence at the Landing Pad positions the company at the centre of a thriving space ecosystem, unlocking new opportunities for collaboration with the Australian Space Agency, industry partners and the South Australian research community.

The Defence and Space Landing Pad is a one-stop-shop for national and international defence and space companies wanting to establish a local foothold in South Australia. It provides office accommodation, government support and business advice, helping companies scale local operations.

Since launching in 2018, the Landing Pad has supported more than 20 national and international space and defence companies to expand locally.

Global defence giants Kongsberg, Egis and L3 Harris have successfully used the Landing Pad to establish permanent operations in the state.

Quotes attributable to Michael Brown MP, Assistant Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Economy, Defence and Space Industries, SA

South Australia is at the forefront of our nation’s space industry, recognised globally as a forward-thinking leader with a robust ecosystem developing cutting-edge space capability.

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. It is exactly the kind of growth we want to see as we continue to build a strong, sustainable and competitive space sector in South Australia.

The Defence and Space Landing Pad continues to attract high-calibre companies and talent from across Australia and the globe. These companies benefit from being part of our world-class innovation district at Lot Fourteen, where innovation thrives and industry, researchers and government can work side-by-side to deliver cutting-edge capability.

Quotes attributable to Matthew Congedi, Head of Mission Management, Gilmour Space

South Australia is a key player in the nation’s space and defence sectors, with new technologies, talent and expertise emerging across the state. This strongly complements the sovereign launch and satellite manufacturing capabilities we are building at Gilmour Space.

Lot Fourteen brings together the Australian Space Agency, leading universities, emerging space startups and established defence companies.

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.

Quotes attributable to Di Dixon, State Project Lead, Lot Fourteen

We welcome Gilmour Space to our world-class and fast-growing innovation district, where the company can leverage opportunities with the expanding curated space industry including the Australian Space Agency, Australasian Space Innovation Institute and Saber Astronautics.

Cutting-edge place-based collaboration and innovation intensity at Lot Fourteen, in industries like space, will deliver $311 million in benefits by 2035.

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