Speaker Details_
Biography
Enrico has led the Australian Space Agency since January 2021. Since his commencement, Enrico has proudly led a diverse team of space agents that have achieved a number of major milestones.
Under his leadership the Agency has reached an agreement with NASA for an Australian designed, built and operated rover to be included in a future mission to the Moon, secured the first launch permits and launch facility licenses under the Australian Space (Launches and Returns) Act, and seen the first commercial spaceflights from Australia.
Before joining the Agency, Enrico spent 14 years in various roles at Virgin Galactic, including establishing and leading a vertically integrated aerospace manufacturing and testing operation for Mach 3, crewed commercial spaceships. From there Enrico was part of the team that launched the New York Stock Exchange listed public company and was appointed Chief Operating Officer.
A Perth native, Enrico graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Physics and Applied Mathematics. He also studied at the International Space University in Strasbourg.
Sessions
Day 1 — Tuesday, 15 July 2025
State Of Space: Government Perspective
Opening Session
Day 2 — Wednesday, 16 July 2025
This speaker is currently not scheduled for any sessions on this day.
Full Program
Explore or download the full #18ASF Program Outline below:
Sessions
Day 1 — Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Opening Session
State Of Space: Government Perspective
Day 2 — Wednesday, 16 July 2025
This speaker is currently not scheduled for any sessions on this day.
Full Program
Explore or download the full #18ASF Program Outline below:
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18th Australian Space Forum
Harnessing National interests through space
15-16 july 2O25
Adelaide, south australia
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CONTACT_
For general enquiries about the Australian Space Forum, please contact our team at the Andy Thomas Space Foundation:
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation
Level 3 / McEwin Building
Lot Fourteen, North Terrace
Adelaide, SA 5000
To make a sponsorship enquiry, or book an exhibition space, please email:
For media enquiries, or to obtain a media pass/access to speakers or delegates for the 18th Australian Space Forum, please email:
ATSF SOCIAL CHANNELS_
Stay up-to-date with #18ASF program and speaker announcements via the Andy Thomas Space Foundation’s social media:
MAILING LIST_
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