Southern Launch
@SouthernLaunch
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We are an innovative space company providing the infrastructure and logistics support for orbital and sub-orbital launches from our two sites in South Australia
Adelaide, South Australia
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BREAKING NEWS!
T-2 DAYS UNTIL OUR LAUNCH WINDOW OPENS!
Read more at
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WE HAVE LIFT OFF!!!!
We are so excited to announce that HyImpulse successfully launched their SR75 rocket from Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range in a milestone achievement for commercial launch capabilities in Australia!
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WE HAVE ACHIEVED TWO SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHES TODAY!!
We will have an update on payloads shortly, but for now, THANK YOU! Thank you for all your support and encouragement. This is not just a win for Southern Launch but also for Australia's Sovereign Space Capabilities
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[UPDATE] LIFT OFF!! Successful fire! We are on our way to reaching the highest any commercial rocket has ever reached from Australian soil!!
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T-12:00 HOURS TO LAUNCH WINDOW!
After a successful Flight Readiness Review, we are GO for launch window opening at 06:00am ACST pending final weather balloon at T-02:00.
#GoForLaunch
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We will be attempting to launch the SR75-1 'Light this Candle!' mission from the Koonibba Test Range tomorrow Friday 3 May from 1430 (ACST)!
To view the launch travel to the Koonibba township.
The launch is subject to weather and may be delayed or scrubbed on the day.
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LAUNCH UPDATE
At 4:09pm (ACST)
@SouthernLaunch
& TiSPACE attempted to launch the Hapith I.
During ignition, the vehicle suffered an internal fault causing it catch alight. The fire was contained to the pad and attended to by the CFS.
No people or the environment were at risk.
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We're heading back to attempt to launch not one, but two rockets before the end of the year! 🚀
Read more:
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LAUNCH UPDATE: 14 SEPTEMBER 2021
It’s been a busy few days as the
@SouthernLaunch
and tiSPACE teams look to the skies to determine our next launch date.
And we are excited to announce that tomorrow, Wednesday September 15th, is looking to be in our favour! 😊
#LaunchingSoon
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Just going to leave this video here (sound on)...😎
Incredibly proud to help our customer
@HyImpulseTech
launch their SR75 rocket from the Koonibba Test Range on 3 May 2024.
And there's plenty more launch content to come 🚀
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LAUNCH UPDATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2021
Due to strong upper winds at WWOLC, the Hapith I launch has been postponed for Friday, September 10th.
Southern Launch and TiSPACE will determine a revised test launch date with the Australian Space Agency.
#SafetyFirst
#Weather
#WWOLC
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LAUNCH UPDATE: Today we conducted a successful pre-launch rehearsal which involved loading the vehicle with oxidiser and testing all systems.
We are now targeting no earlier than 0700 (ACST) Friday 3 May.
The delay is due to some final range preparations.
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Hey Everyone! Our teams are working towards launching the Hapith I today still 🙂 We don't have a live feed of the event, due to the nature of this being a test launch. We will update the outcome of today as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience!
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LAUNCH UPDATE
At 2:18 pm (ACST) Southern Launch and TiSPACE countdown was halted just before lift-off, stopping the launch sequence. During the final steps prior to lift-off, one of the systems did not come online. As per safety protocols, the rocket was put into a safe state.
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A NEW FRONTIER FOR SPACE IN AUSTRALIA!
We are excited to announce that planning consent has been granted for a permanent commercial space launch facility in Koonibba!
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VS01 LAUNCH UPDATE
After inspection of the Hapith I vehicle, post the September 16th launch attempt,
@SouthernLaunch
and TiSPACE
@LaunchService
have concluded that we won’t continue with any further launch attempts of this particular vehicle.
Read more:
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Christmas has come early with the commissioning of our Mid-Range Launcher reaching the final stages!
The team in Adelaide have been putting the finishing touches on the launcher before we pack it up and transport it to the Koonibba Test Range for some launch campaigns in 2024!
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It’s launch week!
Due to weather conditions, we are now targeting no earlier than 0700 (ACST) Thursday 2 May to launch the SR75-1 'Light this Candle!' mission from the Koonibba Test Range on behalf of our customer
@HyImpulseTech
.
Let's light this candle!!
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Unfortunately today's launch has been scrubbed at T-15 minutes. Thanks to everyone that joined us on the live stream, we really appreciate the support!
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4 South Australian companies. 1 rocket. 3 state of the art payloads. We're putting the final touches on the entirely South Australian VS03 mission with
@inovortech
, Asension and ATSpace. Next stop...Space!
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LAUNCH WINDOW HAS OPENED!
@SouthernLaunch
and TiSpace are aiming to launch the Hapith I at the
#WWOLC
on Friday, September 10th.
A huge thank you to the
@BOM_au
for their continued support in providing us with this critical weather data to help us perform a safe launch.
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The HyImpulse SR75 rocket is loaded on the launch rail at the Koonibba Test Range!
We are currently targeting a launch date of Tuesday 30 April. This may change due to weather conditions.
Detailed information will be provided on Southern Launch social media pages the day prior.
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A great story in
@theTiser
about the TSA and our recent partnership with
@VardaSpace
.
The US market is a game changer for SA. We are excited about the opportunities the space industry brings...from manufacturing to services to tourism - the possibilities are endless! 🚀
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A historical day for Southern Launch and the Australian space industry!
We are thrilled to share that the first Australian launch facility licence has been granted to
@SouthernLaunch
! 🇦🇺🚀
The Koonibba Test Range in regional South Australia will be a launch pad for future commercial launches and suborbital rockets. Read more:
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the last time a satellite was launched into space from an Australian rocket range! 🚀
@southernlaunch
is developing the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex, which will enable Australia to once again reach space.
#SpaceHistory
#Prospero
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The first wave of Southern Launch staff have deployed to the Koonibba Test Range for our upcoming launch with HyImpulse!
The mid-range launch rail is installed on our brand-new launch pad thanks to the incredible efforts of our team!
Very exciting times ahead! 🚀
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Huge moment for our team with our mid-range launch rail all packed up and on the way to Koonibba!
Countdown to launch is on!
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The launch was scrubbed due to a technical issue with the ATSpace launch vehicle
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It's launch day! Join us to watch South Australia launch to space with the VS03 mission!
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@SouthernLaunch
and TiSPACE have today released footage from our maiden test launch attempt of the Hapith I launch vehicle from the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex.
To read more:
#Space
#Launch
#Australia
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As we pack up after our recent launch attempts it's heartening to read an article that outlines why sovereign launch capabilities are so important.
Space is challenging but we're here for the long haul 💪 🚀
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Welcome
@rfa_space
🚀
We are excited to announce this partnership with Rocket Factory Augsburg AG, which will see their launcher RFA ONE launched into space from Southern Launch’s sites in South Australia.
#Space
#SpaceLaunch
Today we signed a launch facility agreement with
@SouthernLaunch
at the
#gstc2022
! 🚀
This will enable us to provide flexible, low-cost, and precise launch services with our
#RFAONE
from a regional spaceport in the Asia-Pacific region.
Learn more here ➡️
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We are proud to announce that we have signed a Launch Facility Agreement with the South Korean rocket manufacturer Perigee Aerospace! Perigee Aerospace are developing the innovative small launch vehicle Blue Whale. Find out more on our website.
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It's launch time! 🚀
Excited to confirm we are targeting a launch date of Thursday December 15 for the VS02 mission.
Exact timing will be provided in the lead-up to launch. See our website for details about the exclusion areas in place
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Happy Third Birthday to the
@AusSpaceAgency
! 🥳🎂
From all of us at
@SouthernLaunch
.
#PartyTime
#Celebration
#SpaceIndustry
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UPDATE: We are now targeting a launch at 4:20pm ACDST
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Congrats
@VardaSpace
! Looking forward to seeing a capsule like this in the Aussie outback soon!
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Happy
#WorldSpaceWeek
! 🚀✨
This year our industry is celebrating women in space.
@SouthernLaunch
would like to dedicate this week to the incredible women from our recent VS01 launch campaign team.
Congratulations on being pioneers in Australia's space industry 🥳️
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UPDATE: We are now targeting a launch after 3:30pm ACDST
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Want to visit the site of Australia's first commercial space rocket launch attempt?
Well great news, as the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex has reopened for tourism.
To purchase a permit please visit
#Space
#WWOLC
#Tourism
#PortLincoln
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We are so excited...it's time to reveal our next mission patch! 🤩
This beautiful design was created by local Koonibba artist Kevina Ware for our upcoming launch at the Koonibba Test Range.
Read more -
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Last week
@SouthernLaunch
were welcomed to the WWOLC site by the traditional owners of the land. We were honoured to have them bless our launch pad and the Southern Launch team, bringing good spirits to the site to protect us and the lands as we embark on our journey to space.
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It was great to welcome the
@VardaSpace
team to Australia recently. Exciting times ahead!
Thank you to
@SouthernLaunch
for helping us develop Varda’s 2nd landing site and to the entire Koonibba Aboriginal community for joining us in spacecraft reentry operations. Together we will build a key piece of infrastructure necessary for microgravity-enabled medicines!
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After a short celebration by the team, it’s back to business: we are a go for our second launch. Beginning preparation of rocket
#2
! New T-01:20:10
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Happy one year anniversary to the TED-01 and TED-02 missions 🥳
Its been 1 year since Southern Launch successfully launched two rockets to the edge of space!
#KTR
#SpaceLaunch
#Anniversary
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The
@HyImpulseTech
SR75 rocket has arrived in Ceduna! The HyImpulse team have unpackedand assembled the rocket in our specialised preparation facilities at the Ceduna airport.
Next step is to transport the rocket to the Koonibba Test Range ready for launch! 🚀
Rocket integration time in Ceduna! Our team is working hard to prepare the ground support equipment and assemble the rocket at the launch site.
@SouthernLaunch
#LightThisCandle
#SR75
#HyImpulse
#LaunchCampaign
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South Australia is set to take to space! The VS03 mission is confirmed to launch before our window closes on December 20.
ATSpace and Southern Launch will determine when a launch of the ATSpace Kestrel I VS02 rocket will be reattempted.
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It's our birthday! 5 years ago Southern Launch was founded and what a wild ride it has been. We can't wait for what's coming next!🎉🚀🎂
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Have you applied for one of the jobs we have going at the moment? 🚀
We're looking for an Accounts Payable Officer, Civil Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, IT Manager and of course a rocket scientist (Aerospace Engineer)!
Check out
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South Australia is set to launch to space this Sunday!
We can confirm we are targeting a launch date of Sunday 18 December for the VS03 mission.
Exclusion zones for land, sea and air are in place on launch day. Detailed information on our website -
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Some of our staff at our new Head Office in Adelaide!
We are now up to 16 staff and one intern across Australia; including Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Sydney and Melbourne.
#SouthernLaunch
#SpaceIndustry
#SouthAustralia
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Australia is one step closer to reaching the stars with Pad 1 at the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex being approved by the
@AusSpaceAgency
! 🚀
The Complex is set to transform South Australia into a vibrant space hub.
To learn more:
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Today
@SouthernLaunch
, in joint partnership with
@GilmourSpace
and
#EquatorialLaunchAustralia
, presented to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resource’s Inquiry into Developing Australia’s Space Industry
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We did it!
The Southern Launch team has submitted our 3,500 page Development Application and Environmental Impact Statement for the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex. The document is the culmination of over 3 years of research.
Find our more:
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[UPDATE] T-03:00: We have released our first weather balloon of the day and conditions are looking good, next balloon will go up at T-01:30
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The countdown is truly on now for our upcoming launch with HyImpulse! The SR75 rocket is packed and ready for the journey to South Australia.
We can't wait to welcome the HyImpulse team to our Koonibba Test Range and help them with their maiden rocket launch! 🚀
#launch
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LAUNCH DAY! And it is a beautiful one! We’re at T-03:00 and site setup is well underway at our Koonibba Test Range. Keep an eye on our Twitter today for regular updates!
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🌟
#ANNOUNCEMENT
🌟
We are thrilled to launch the Australian Defence Industry Space Capability Alliance (
#ADSICA
).
Visit the website to find out more:
#SpaceCapability
#SpaceAlliance
#Space
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Proud to announce we're the first commercial space launch provider in Australia to sign a sharing agreement with
@US_SpaceCom
.
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#MerryChristmas
from the Southern Launch Team 🎄🌟
Our team will be taking some much needed time off next week to spend the holidays with our family and friends, and to reflect on the incredible year we have experienced together.
#TheMostWonderfulTimeOfYear
#LaunchTeam
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Whalers Way gets ready for lift off! 🚀
Southern Launch has received approval for the construction of infrastructure to support a test launch campaign from Whalers Way.
Learn more at
#BreakingGround
#WhalersWay
#SpaceIndustry
#Launch
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WE’RE HIRING!
Want your career to reach the stars? 🚀
Visit to learn more.
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The Southern Launch team are having a great time at
#IAC2022
. You can find us at the Australia Stand (J12) and we've just added another paper to our schedule... 'In space, if you win, I win: The path to harnessing mutual benefit from civil space activities.'
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Come meet the
@southernlaunch
team and have your photo with the Hapith I at Science Alive!
We are located at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics booth - Adelaide Section.
#sciencealive2021
#space
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Excited to announce our partnership with Varda Space Industries to conduct return operations to the Koonibba Test Range!
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VS02 Mission Update - A leak was detected during oxidiser loading. Teams are currently assessing the situation and we will provide an update as soon as possible.
The oxidiser used for the Kestrel I rocket is nitrous oxide (more commonly known as 'laughing gas').
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@SouthernLaunch
is very excited to be partnering with TiSPACE to conduct the first test launch at our Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex on the Eyre Peninsula.
We thank the
@AusSpaceAgency
and Minister Porter for their support.
#LaunchPartner
#Space
#WWOLC
We have granted tiSPACE (
@LaunchService
) with approval for a commercial rocket launch under the Space Act 2018 🚀
@SouthernLaunch
's Whalers Way Launch Complex in
#SouthAustralia
will be the launch pad for a 10m, two-stage, sub-orbital rocket. Read more:
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Southern Launch is proud to have been selected to present two papers at
#IAC2022
in Paris this week. We will also be at the Australia Stand (J12) so if you're in Paris be sure to stop by and say g'day!
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More exciting news from the
@SouthernLaunch
team in the lead up to the proposed test launch campaign from the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex 🚀
#Space
#LaunchPad
#PortLincoln
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Bureau of Meteorology to open new space hub in Adelaide!
We are thrilled that they will be joining the SA space industry and look forward in continuing our working relationship with them.
To learn more:
#Welcome
@sussanley
Image:
@marshall_steven
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The
@SouthernLaunch
team were lucky enough to have a visit from South Australian Premier
@marshall_steven
!
Thank you to Premier Marshall and the South Australian Government for your support of Southern Launch and building a launch capability from South Australian shores!
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German space agency
@DLR_en
will be testing rockets in SA’s Outback with the help of
@SouthernLaunch
.
➡️ Read the full interview with Southern Launch CEO Lloyd Damp:
Article:
@CameronEngland
,
@theTiser
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Congratulations to the
@AusSpaceAgency
on their historical announcement!
The Southern Launch team share in the Australia space industry's excitement to see an Australian made rover included in a future
@NASA
lunar mission.
#Australia
#Space
#ToTheMoon
Australia, we’re going to the Moon. 🌙
We’ve reached an agreement with
@NASA
for an Australian-made rover to be part of a future mission, harnessing our skills and expertise in the resources sector.
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Southern Launch has recently been announced as having our Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex declared as a Major Project. Find out more about what this means as we move forward from this article by Space Connect.
#RocketLaunch
#AustralianSpace
The South Australian government has declared the proposed Southern Launch space launch facility a major development, opening the way for development of the site at the bottom of Eyre Peninsula.
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Ever wondered why space is so integral to our way of life?
Check out this video from the
@AusSpaceAgency
on how space benefits us all 🚀🛰️
#Space
#SpaceTechnology
#SpaceLaunch
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We welcomed Federal Member for Sturt James Stevens MP and Senator Andrew McLachlan to our head office to learn about Southern Launch and the Australian space industry.
It was great to show these two proud South Australian members of Federal Parliament how much we have achieved!
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Some of the team are in Germany this week to finalise preparations for the launch of the
@HyImpulseTech
SR75 sounding rocket from the Koonibba Test Range!
Read more about this milestone launch scheduled for early 2024! ⬇
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Thrilled to be a part of this exciting mission next year at the Koonibba Test Range!
We're excited to share the next phase of the fundamental research Boundary Layer Transition flight experiment, BOLT-1B, a joint intl. venture with AFRL/AFOSR
@DefenceScience
@JHUAPL
@DLR_en
and
@southernlaunch
. Credit: AFOSR/Johns Hopkins APL
@AFResearchLab
#FundamentalResearch
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Excited to announce we have signed an MoU with leading US company
@SpaceWorksSEI
to explore using the Koonibba Test Range for the re-entry of their technology from orbit!
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Excited to spend the morning with
@NASA
Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and Head of the Australian Space Agency, Enrico Palermo.
It was fantastic to hear their vision for the role Australia will play in future space exploration! 🚀 🛰 🌏
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@SouthernLaunch
has been awarded an
@AusSpaceAgency
Moon to Mars Grant for our mobile launch rail.
The almost $1 million grant will enable Southern Launch to design, construct, and commission a mobile launch rail.
➡️ Read more:
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Congratulations to the GRAVITY 03 Challenge Champions! 🚀🌟
To learn more about the program and to read the GRAVITY 03 solutions in full, visit the website:
#gravitychallenge
#innovation
#spacetechnology
#sponsor
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The countdown to Avalon 2023 is on!
We're exhibiting as a part of the
@Defence_SA
stand in Hall 3. If you're going to be there make sure you stop by and say hi 👋
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You might have noticed we're looking a bit different...Excited to reveal our brand-new logo!
Read more about the design on our website:
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@ShuttleAlmanac
No further launch attempts will made using with this specific Hapith I vehicle.
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Excited to announce that we are targeting a late April/Early May launch date with our customer HyImpulse from the Koonibba Test Range!
Read more on our website:
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UPDATE - The launch for today has been scrubbed. We will provide further information about upcoming plans shortly.
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Meet The
#LaunchTeam
!
Lewis McCluskey ✨
Lewis was employed by
@SouthernLaunch
in 2018 as the Mission Engineer Lead, an integral role, ensuring rocket launches are both successful and safe. He was Southern Launch’s first employee!
#Space
#ShiningStar
#Leadership
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What a day for the Australian space industry!
The Technology Safeguards Agreement was signed in Washington DC which will allow for US rockets to be launched from our Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex and Koonibba Test Range!
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The launch for the VS02 mission has been delayed. A revised launch time will be advised as soon as possible
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Let’s go girls! Tonight some of our team are attending the Women in Space - Impacting the World and Beyond event in Adelaide.
At Southern Launch almost 30% of our workforce is female so it’s fitting we’re here showing how women have an impact in space!
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A planned launch from Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex has been postponed after severe weather caused an electrical fault to the ATSpace launch vehicle.
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Proud to be revealing the first iteration of our modular launch vehicle at the 14th Australian Space Forum in Adelaide today!
#AUSpaceForum
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To celebrate International Women’s Day,
@SouthernLaunch
will be using our platform to promote female voices within our company.
#InternationalWomensDay2022
#IWD2022
#WomenInSpace
#EmpoweringWomen
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[UPDATE] T-00:12:09 Launcher has been aligned and is ready for launch. Weather is favourable. Minor delay pushing us back to our next 10 minute launch window.
New T-11:49:47
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Australian Space Forum 🚀
Come meet the Launch Team in person today as we celebrate Australia's most exciting and innovative industry - SPACE!
#Space
#Forum
#Launch
@AndyThomasSpace
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As safety is
@SouthernLaunch
's highest priority, during launches we’ll broadcast status updates on VHF maritime radios and work with the Rescue Network to ensure the messages get out to all boats in the area.
#SpaceLaunch
#SafetyFirst
#Maritime
#WWOLC
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Another successful day at the
#IAC2021
😁
@southernlaunch
's Regulatory Team Lead, Scott Schneider, met with the team behind Adelaide's pitch to rehost the IAC in 2024. We support their endeavour to open our doors to the global space community!
#Adelaide
#Pitch
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