Southern Launch will welcome HyImpulse to launch into space from the Koonibba Test Range near Ceduna in South Australia in 2024 — HyImpulse is bringing their SR75 sounding rocket to Australia for a sub-orbital launch.
The SR75 is powered by HyImpulse’s green, hybrid propulsion technology.
The ability to recover the rocket and understand what happened after launch is a key reason for HyImpulse traveling to Australia to launch. The Koonibba Test Range is one of the largest commercial overland rocket testing ranges in the world and provides rocket companies with a unique opportunity to recover their rocket – something not possible with an overwater launch.
Southern Launch is managing most aspects of the launch campaign preparation on behalf of HyImpulse, including regulatory approvals and the import of the launch vehicle to Australia.
The Koonibba Test Range is jointly operated by the Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation and Southern Launch. The suborbital SR75 mission is set to lift off from the Koonibba Test Range in Q1 of 2024 subject to regulatory approval.
“HyImpulse are leading the way in the development of hybrid rocket technology. We are proud that our Koonibba Test Range provides this leading company with the opportunity to test their launch vehicle and recover it from our overland range.” — Lloyd Damp, CEO, Southern Launch
“Our mission is to develop a launch vehicle that uses our unique hybrid propulsion technology. Launching our first suborbital rocket from the Koonibba Test Range is a huge milestone for our company and we are looking forward to the learnings that this launch will provide our team.” — Mario Kobald, CEO, HyImpulse