Our history

Earth observation - a suite of activities used to gather data about the Earth from satellites, aircraft, remotely piloted systems and more - is ever increasingly underpinning decision-making. This need has driven rapid expansion in the number and variety of research, processing, innovation and collection bodies who service it. The technology is also rapidly changing and developing.

Since its inception from the common vision of colleagues who saw the need for a unifying focus within this developing and complex industry, Earth Observation Australia Inc. (EOA) has grown significantly. We are a community of more than 800 members, we host whole-of-community events and webinars regularly and hosted the inaugural Advancing Earth Observation Forum in August 2022 with the aims of connection and capacity building. The Earth Observation for Government Network (EOGN) has also been established for the specific purpose of linking Australian Government agencies to key state/territory agencies and EO industry and research.