Tag: Southern Launch

Southern Launch wins environmental approval for rocket launch site

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Adelaide-based Southern Launch has secured federal environmental approval to launch rockets near endangered species in South Australia subject to restrictions. Environment minister Tanya Plibersek signed off on the proposal...

Landmark space re-entry approval sets up 2025 tilt in SA

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
South Australian launch operator Southern Launch will attempt Australia’s first commercial space re-entry early next year at its Koonibba Test Range after receiving clearance from the Australian government. The...

‘Breakthrough’ hybrid rocket set to launch from SA

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Canadian rocket maker Reaction Dynamics will test its hybrid rocket propulsion technology in South Australia next year after signing a contract with launchpad operator Southern Launch. Reaction Dynamics will...

Hypersonic vehicles set to blast off from SA spaceports

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australian aerospace startup Hypersonix Launch Systems will launch and return hypersonic vehicles from a new suborbital flight test service to be set up at Southern Launch spaceports as early...

Candle wax blast off for German rocket

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Adelaide spacetech Southern Launch will attempt to send an 11.5 metre candle wax powered German rocket into sub-orbit on Thursday from its Koonibba test range in the state’s far...

‘Massive’: Govt slashes red tape for rocket launches

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The federal government has relaxed a requirement that space operators use third parties when applying to obtain launch licences or permits in a move that promises to save Australian...

Defence urged to create sovereign industry panel

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A panel of Australian-only defence industry suppliers should be created by the Department of Defence to support advanced capability and build supply chain resilience, two local firms have argued...

Southern Launch confirms second rocket launch attempt

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Southern Launch’s second attempt at launching a rocket from the site of its proposed Whalers’ Way Orbital Launch Complex in South Australia will take place later this month, after...