Australia is becoming a key partner in NASA’s Artemis program, contributing critical capability to humanity’s return to the Moon and future Mars exploration. This session brings together mission and industry experts to discuss how Australian innovation and infrastructure are shaping upcoming lunar missions.

The panel will outline Australia’s role in Artemis II, including communications, tracking, and mission support for the program’s first crewed flight.

Speakers will also explore Australia’s expanding involvement in future Artemis activities, including through NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) Program enabling upcoming lunar surface missions. Discussion will highlight national strengths in robotics, remote operations, In-Situ Resource Utilisation, advanced manufacturing, and lunar science.