In the latest 9News report, space company LC60 showcased its newly opened satellite assembly clean room at Edith Cowan University (ECU), marking a major milestone for Western Australia’s growing space sector. The facility is one of only a few satellite-grade clean rooms in the state and the only one capable of supporting the delicate assembly of satellites in a fully controlled, dust-free environment, positioning WA as an emerging hub for satellite manufacturing and space technology development.
Featured in a recent 9News report, the facility is one of only a handful of satellite-grade clean rooms in the state and the only one capable of supporting the delicate assembly of satellites in a controlled, dust-free environment. Behind sealed glass and layers of protective equipment, engineers will build and test spacecraft destined for orbit.
The first satellite assembled at the facility will use advanced imaging technology to monitor bushfires, track methane and carbon emissions, and support agricultural applications. Orbiting the Earth at approximately 25,000 km/h, the satellite will be capable of circling the globe every 90 minutes, delivering timely data for environmental monitoring and emergency management.
Once completed in Perth, the satellite will be shipped to California for launch, scheduled for February. The project represents the first commercial satellite assembled in Western Australia and marks the beginning of a broader vision for local satellite manufacturing.
The LC60 CEO highlighted the long-term impact of the initiative, noting that the company aims to scale from producing two satellites to as many as 100, creating new high-skilled jobs and strengthening Australia’s sovereign space capabilities.
The opening of the ECU clean room underscores Western Australia’s growing role in the global space industry and its commitment to developing advanced manufacturing and Earth observation technologies.
