Earth sciences for Australia’s future

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Program

Positioning Australia

Our position on the globe is essential to everyday life. Positioning allows us to locate ourselves in the world and get to where we want to go. Satellite positioning technologies have enabled the precise navigation and positioning we rely on at the touch of a button, from smartphones to autonomous vehicles.

Geoscience Australia is bringing the benefits of space-based technology down to earth, through our precise positioning capability. Our vision is to help Australia prosper by fostering a world-leading positioning capability accessible to all Australians.

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Program

Digital Earth Australia

Digital Earth Australia is a program of Geoscience Australia, an agency of the Australian Government. We create free and open satellite data products for the benefit of Australia.

It’s our mission to embed satellite imagery and data into decisions that support a sustainable Australian environment, a resilient society and a strong economy.

  1. Go to Digital Earth Australia
  2. A program of Geoscience Australia
  3. Unlocking archives of satellite imagery
  4. Established in 2018

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Initiative

Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity

Australia has a rich history in the exploration and development of resources. Geoscience Australia will comprehensively map Australia’s natural resources, accelerating the discovery of critical minerals and other resources necessary for the net zero transition. Precompetitive geoscience is vital to support Australia’s transition to a low carbon future, empower First Nations peoples and local communities, and enable responsible management of all resources.

  1. A national 35-year, $3.4 billion initiative, led by Geoscience Australia (2024-59)
  2. Mapping Australia’s resources for a sustainable future
  3. Commenced on 1 July 2024

Learn more about Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity