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Pioneering Leapfrog
Quantum Communications

Space CoLAB is developing the world's first field-deployable quantum data transceivers using diamond-based technology. No cryogenics. No laboratory constraints. And unlike conventional quantum key distribution, our system encodes information directly in quantum states, eliminating classical data vulnerabilities. When the data itself is quantum, you're future ready.

Meet the Exec

Space CoLAB is led by innovators with expertise in space, technology, engineering and national security - a team with a proven record of delivering world-first capabilities, advancing national interest and delivering leading technology solutions.

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Founder, CEO & CTO

Carley Scott    OAM

Order of Australia Medal recipient. Previously CEO leading contracting with NASA and the build of Australia's first commercial spaceport. Carley brings expertise in business strategy and growth, systems engineering and space-grade infrastructure development to Space CoLAB's quantum platform and company development.

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COO 

Amrit Bagia 

Former intelligence officer and policymaker on the White House National Security Council. Ami leads operations and drives US government relationships, bringing a unique lens on working within government systems and the application of  secure technologies as they move from development to deployment in allied defence environments.

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Head of Product and Engineering

kathryn Burr

Over 25 years' experience leading major programs and engineering teams through complex, high-stakes environments, with a strong reputation for cutting through ambiguity and delivering impactful, reliable products.

Her background spans large-scale program delivery, engineering leadership, strategy and business development in technically demanding environments from the services to Prime defence contractor settings.

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Advisory Body

High technology & Infrastructure

Phil  Crosby phd.

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Phil advises Space CoLAB to drive continued scientific and project delivery excellence.

 

Phil holds CSIRO Honorary Fellow status, and has been awarded the CSIRO, and BAE Systems, Chairman’s medals.

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His experience includes establishing NATA (technical accreditation) offices around the world,  delivering complex science studies in Antarctica, being an embedded Executive at Boeing, supporting the SKA mega-science project team in the UK, and a leader in CSIRO’s Space & Astronomy Division, delivering the ASKAP radio-telescope project in Western Australia.

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Phil received his PhD Degree (Success in complex mega-science projects) from Curtin University in 2012 and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Mission

To make quantum-secure communications deployable anywhere security matters.

Vision

A world where mobile platforms, critical infrastructure, and sensitive communications operate with post-quantum proven security. Not just better encryption, but physics-guaranteed protection.

Media Resources

Media Kit

Download information about the business and executive for approved media publications.

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                              Suite 3, 200 Malop St

                              Geelong VIC 

                              AUSTRALIA 3220

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                              London, EC2A 4NE

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Winner  - Emerging Technology. Indian Ocean Defence Summit 2026.
Finalists - Innovative Technology. Indo Pacific Innovation Awards (2025), AAUS and IODS (2026)​​​​​​​​​​​

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Highly Commended Award
Best Presenter Award

On Wadawarrung & Naarm Country

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Proud supporters of the Australian Space Diversity Alliance and member of VDSN​​​​

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Australian Space Diversity Alliance
Defence and Space Network

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An Antler VC Portfolio Company ​

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