The Orionid Meteor Shower, composed of debris from the tail of Halley’s Comet, peaks tonight In Australia but will remain visible until around November 7. The meteor shower is best viewed around 3.30am – enjoy!

Space Command is taking on the Bravery Trust @bravery.trust Dusk Till Dawn challenge at the Australian War Memorial @awmemorial to raise funds supporting current and ex-serving members of the ADF #BraveryTrust #DuskTillDawn #SpaceCommand #ADF #ReadyForLiftoff

This week Space Command hosted Major General Jeff Smyth, Canada's Chief of Air and Space Force Development. He provided an overview of how Canada is undertaking space capability, and was briefed on the Australian approach to professionalising the space workforce. #RCAF #YourADF

This #WorldSpaceWeek, we're celebrating the technologies and people behind space capabilities that support #YourADF operations

The Space Forces Group Commander, Air Commodore Chris Robson, has had the pleasure of promoting Melissa Millar to Wing Commander. Melissa's family were present and assisted in pinning-on the new rank. Congratulations Melissa! #YourADF

Squadron Leader Lisa Swanwick has been awarded a Defence Silver Commendation for exemplary performance, and Lieutenant Colonel Phil Bearzatto a clasp to his long service medal recognising twenty five years of service to the ADF - well done to both of you!

Space Command has had the pleasure of hosting Senator Raff Ciccone at Fairbairn as part of the ADF Parliamentary Program. The visit provided the Senator with an overview of Space Command's role and contribution to Defence's operations in the Space Domain. #senraffciccone

It was a great pleasure to see Flight Lieutenant Bianca Jenkins promoted to Squadron Leader this morning, and to meet her delightful family - congratulations Bianca!

During a visit to Space Command at Fairbairn, ACT, Chief of Joint Capabilities, Air Marshal Glen Braz, engaged with staff to discuss the Command's priorities and future opportunities. To mark the occasion the Social Club presented him with a Space Command PT shirt.

Members of the ADF, APS, as well as Australian Government and partner nations came together at Fairbairn, ACT, for the inaugural Defence Space Domain Wargame 2026, to improve understanding of the role the space domain plays in supporting military operations.

It was a great pleasure to promote Adon Lumley to Wing Commander (05) this week, and a delight to see his family present. Congratulations Adon, well earned! #YourADF

Personnel at 1 Space Surveillance Unit proudly provided a catafalque party on Vietnam Veteran's Day, commemorating those who served in that conflict. #yourADF

The Commander Space Forces Group, Air Commodore Chris Robson, had the pleasure of awarding Sergeant Miranda (Mandy) Worth her Defence Long Service Medal for fifteen years of service - congratulations! #yourADF

I am proud to have officiated at the graduation of the Space Operations Conversion Course for Space Operations Officers and Specialists, the latest tranche of Australia's professional Space workforce. Congratulations to all graduates, and welcome to Space Command!

The Space Commander recently spoke at the recent Space Industry Association of Australia event on enhanced Space Domain Awareness, space capability to 2040 and partnering to integrate space effects throughout the ADF. #yourADF #siaa

The Space Forces Commander, Air Commodore Chris Robson, presented at ADSTAR this week, where delegates met to collaborate, challenge, and accelerate capability development to shape the future of Australia's Defence innovation.

Visit Space Command at ADFA Open Day on Saturday15 August to discuss a space career in the ADF, meet our personnel and check out our interactive display - we'd love to see you there!

It was a pleasure to officiate at 1SSU to promote Qambar Said to Leading Seaman, award Leading Aircraftsmen Stephen Pupelis and Kai Mortyn an Australian Defence Medal, Sergeant Miranda Worth a Long Service Medal and Corporal Jasper Gleadhill a Bronze ADF Commendation. Well done!

Air Commodore Chris Robson, recently met with Air Vice Marshal Dr. Ir. Purwoko Aji Prabowo to congratulate Indonesia on the establishment of the National Air Operation Command Space Unit and discuss space capability priorities, partnerships and responsible behaviour in space.