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.

The Federal Government has announced today that the CSIRO will receive $47.3 million for the development of solar and geothermal energy technologies to power a radio-astronomy observatory and its supporting computer centre.

Six radio telescopes across Australia and New Zealand have joined forces to act as one giant telescope, linking up over a distance of 5500 km for the first time.

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 is engaged in a number of national and international partnerships with industry, science organisations and governments to support Australia’s bid to host the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope.

In this vodcast we tune in to the universe with a tour of the famous ‘dish’ at CSIRO’s Parkes Observatory.

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)

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 Miriam Baltuck is responsible for the operation of this Australian facility which tracks and communicates with NASA spacecraft.

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