CSIRO operates the Australia Telescope and formally manages the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex on behalf of NASA.

Tune into the universe at 'the Dish' and discover the world-class astronomy and engineering at this international scientific and cultural icon.

An historic milestone was reached recently in Australia's bid to host the Square Kilometre Array telescope – a future international radio telescope that will be the world's largest and most sensitive.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of CSIRO's partnership with NASA in solar system exploration. From man taking his first steps on the moon to missions to the edge of the solar system, CSIRO and NASA have been working at the forefront of space science.

Coordinating and supporting CSIRO’s space research, industry engagement and outreach activities.

The Apollo 11 moon landing was one giant leap in which CSIRO played a significant role.

The 26th of February 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of CSIRO's partnership with NASA in solar system exploration. Learn more about our historic collaboration in this video. (7:08)

CSIRO’s relationship with NASA began in the early 1960s, and has involved both spacecraft tracking and equipment contracts.

CSIRO’s Dr Naomi McClure-Griffiths has been dubbed the 'galactic octopus wrestler' after discovering a new spiral arm of the Milky Way and in this video podcast, she describes how it feels to uncover the secrets of the Galaxy. (3:10)

Explore the purpose and function of the Australia Telescope Compact Array at Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia. (9:00)

As a member of the project team working on the Square Kilometre Array, Mr Aaron Chippendale is bringing us a step closer to learning the secrets of life, the universe and everything.

Dr Lewis Ball is Acting Chief of CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science. CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) incoporates the Australia Telescope National Facility, a set of three radio observatories, and the Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex, which CSIRO operates on behalf of NASA.

CSIRO and partner institutions are building a major new radio telescope, the Australian SKA Pathfinder. Positions are now available with this exciting project.