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Government of South Australia - Department of State Development

    Global pioneering space company led by fierce advocate for women in business

    Pioneering space exploration company, Fleet Space Technologies, was established in Adelaide in 2015, and has since become a global force transforming the future of exploration on Earth and beyond​.​​

    The company is led by Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Flavia Tata Nardini – a real-life rocket scientist​, former propulsion engineer at the European Space Agency​​, and ​fierce advocate for women in STEM and in business.

    A recipient of the 2022 South Australian Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year Award, ​Nardini’s company is revolutionising the mineral exploration, defence, and space exploration sectors through groundbreaking ​satellite-enabled solutions​ ​that address critical problems on Earth​.

    After growing to over 150 employees​ and closing a $150 million Series D funding round to continue expanding capabilities, the company was valued at $800 million in December 2024.​​It has also expanded its ​global presence​ with teams and offices in the US,​​ ​Canada, Luxembourg, and Chile.

    In early 2025, the company also announced construction of its new global headquarters and hyper factory for next-gen space and climate technologies in Adelaide, a state-of-the-art facility at the Adelaide Airport​ with capacity to produce hundreds of satellites and thousands of advanced sensors annually.​​ ​

    The South Australian Government has worked to support Fleet Space’s ambitions since inception, including through grants and support ​during the company’s exponential growth.​​​

    “There are few places that can match South Australia’s support for R&D, talent pool, and government support​. As Fleet Space continues to expand globally, ​I’m proud to​ advance efforts that encourage women to ​pursue careers in STEM and the space industry​ at home and around the world​.”

    Flavia Tata Nardini, CEO and Co-Founder​,​​ ​Fleet Space Technologies