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Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has approved Southern Launch's Whalers Way rocket facility proposal
(29 Oct 24)
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has approved Southern Launch's Whalers Way rocket facility proposal
(29 Oct 24)
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has approved Southern Launch's Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. South Australian State Planning Minister Nick Champion is now required to review the proposal for the project to proceed.
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Authorization has been granted for historic space return mission
(22 Oct 2024)
Authorization has been granted for historic space return mission
(22 Oct 2024)
Australia’s geographical advantages and reputation for responsible space practices make it a prime location for global space launches. Recently, Southern Launch and Varda Space Industries received Australia’s first authorisation for a domestic spacecraft return, allowing Varda's pharmaceutical capsules to land at the Koonibba Test Range.
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Southern Launch has secured an agreement to conduct the first space-reaching rocket launch from the Koonibba Test Range (16 Oct 24)
Southern Launch has secured an agreement to conduct the first space-reaching rocket launch from the Koonibba Test Range (16 Oct 24)
Southern Launch has signed an agreement with Canadian firm Reaction Dynamics to launch the first rocket from South Australia's Koonibba Test Range to reach space, targeting a 2025 launch. This mission aims to send the 7.3-meter Aurora rocket to an altitude of 125 kilometers, marking the first Koonibba launch to cross the space threshold. The Koonibba Test Range, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, has seen four launches since 2020, but this will be its inaugural space-reaching flight.
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SR75 rocket successfully launched from regional Australia
(03 May 24)
SR75 rocket successfully launched from regional Australia
(03 May 24)
One of Australia's largest commercially launched rockets (the SR75), lit up the skies as HyImpulse successfully launched it from Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range on South Australia’s Far West Coast. This launch was a milestone for Australia's commercial space industry, showcasing the range’s capabilities.
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