Australian Youth Aerospace Association Inc.

Igniting Passion

Launching Connections

Mission Accomplished

Australian Youth Aerospace Association

The AYAA is a not-for-profit organisation managed by student volunteers and young professionals, with the objective of promoting education, awareness and involvement in the aerospace industry to people across Australia.

Australian Youth Aerospace Association

Aerospace Futures

A three day conference run by youth for youth. The event covers civil aviation, defence, astronomy, geospatial intelligence, space science and engineering. In 2020 the Aerospace Futures conference has transitioned to virtual content in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australian Universities Rocket Competition

Students are offered a unique challenge to design, build and launch a single-stage, high powered rocket to either 10,000ft or 30,000 ft. After a successful inaugural competition in 2019, teams will have the opportunity to design a 2kg CubeSat for the competition’s first payload challenge.

Australian Youth Aerospace Forum

The AYAF is a five day live-in conference in Brisbane which provides Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to investigate careers and pathways in the aerospace industry. The forum showcases various university and industry opportunities available to students after high school.

Get Involved...

The only requirement is a passion and interest in the Australian aerospace industry

As a student or young professional

Engage with the Australian aerospace industry through our flagship events or local events.

Stand out of the crowd by volunteering with the AYAA and providing opportunities to people across Australia.

As a Sponsor

Engage with Australia’s brightest young minds with a passion for aerospace. Opportunities are available at a range of levels.

Latest News

Young Australian Space Leaders of 2024 Announced

27 August, 2024

The Australian Youth Aerospace Association (AYAA) is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 Young Australian Space Leader (YASL) Award. This esteemed scholarship allows outstanding young Australians to attend the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), taking place in Milan, Italy this October. The YASL Award recognizes exceptional young Australians who have made significant contributions to the space industry. This year's recipients will represent Australia on a global stage, with all expenses covered, including travel, accommodation, and conference fees.