Inspired by Alan Shepard ´s iconic words, the phrase “Light this candle” encapsulates the anticipation and exhilaration surrounding this historic moment — countdown: 14 days to the lift-off of the […]
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HyImpulse SR75 rocket on the way to Australia for maiden launch from the Koonibba Test Range
HyImpulse has packed up their SR75 rocket ready for launch from South Australia in late April/early of May this year — Southern Launch is hosting HyImpulse at the Koonibba Test […]
HyImpulse to launch the SR75 from Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range in Australia
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 […]
Southern Launch ready to launch with the USA after Technology Safeguards Agreement was recently signed in Washington
Southern Launch welcomes the recent signing of a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA) between Australia and the U.S. that will allow the transfer of U.S. space technology, including rockets and satellites, […]
Varda Space Industries partners with Southern Launch
Varda Space Industries and Southern Launch have announced a partnership to conduct re-entry operations at the Koonibba Test Range. Varda Space Industries develops orbital manufacturing and space re-entry systems. The […]
Southern Launch reveals new logo and branding
Australian space company Southern Launch is celebrating their growth from a start-up with big ideas to a pioneer of Australia’s space industry with a brand new logo. Designed by the […]
Southern Launch teams with Space Forge
Southern Launch has signed an MoU with UK based Space Forge to explore possibilities of satellite return to Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range. UK based Space Forge is on a […]
Southern Launch partners with the Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation to develop a world-class spaceport in Australia
Southern Launch and the Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation will start work on permanent, world-class, space facilities after the Federal Government awarded almost A$4.5 million in funding to the Koonibba Community […]
ATSpace + Southern Launch will attempt to launch their VS03 mission by December 20th
On December15, 2022, ATSpace prepared a Kestrel I rocket for the VS02 mission from the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex in South Australia. During the oxidizer filling process, a leak […]
UPDATE 1: VS03 mission scheduled for lift off after the VS02 mission launch scrubbed during countdown
On December 15, 2022, ATSpace prepared a Kestrel I rocket for the VS02 mission from the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex in South Australia. During the oxidizer filling process, a […]