This month, Av-Comm Space & Defence celebrates 45 years of supporting critical communications and delivering ground segment capability across Australia and around the world.
It’s a milestone that gives us the chance to reflect on how far we’ve come, but also on where we’re heading.
Over the past few weeks alone, we’ve celebrated our 45th anniversary with our team, customers and partners, welcomed representatives from the Australian Space Agency to our Sydney headquarters to discuss the future of Australia’s ground segment capability, and seen more of our Australian-designed and Australian-built antenna systems deployed to support missions both here and overseas.
These moments represent what Av-Comm has always stood for. Practical engineering. Trusted partnerships. And a commitment to building sovereign capability that delivers real outcomes.
From a small Australian business founded in 1981 to a company supporting satellite communications, space, defence and critical infrastructure projects around the globe, our journey has only been possible because of our incredible employees, customers and partners who have been part of the story.
As Australia’s space sector continues to mature, we’re proud to be investing in local design, manufacturing and integration capabilities that help strengthen the nation’s ground segment ecosystem.
To mark the occasion, our founder, Garry Cratt, sat down to reflect on the company’s journey, the lessons learned over 45 years, and his thoughts on where Av-Comm is heading next.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
Here’s to 45 years of Australian ingenuity, and to the next 45 years of innovation, growth and supporting the missions that connect our world.
