Tag: Southern Launch

‘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...

Southern Launch complex targeted by conservation groups

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
South Australian conservation and environmental protection groups have maintained their opposition to Southern Launch’s proposed launch complex at Whalers Way, with a petition to be submitted to the state’s...

SA space companies unite for defence tech launch

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Four South Australian space companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the launch of a rocket and spacecraft carrying an interfaced electronic warfare payload. ATSpace, Inovor Technologies,...

Southern Launch lands $5m as part of latest MMI funding

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Adelaide-based space company Southern Launch has landed a near-$5 million federal government grant as part of the latest round of Modern Manufacturing Initiative funding, in which seven manufacturers shared...

Southern Launch signs with Germany’s Rocket Factory

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Adelaide-based space company Southern Launch has partnered with a German rocket manufacturer to carry out launches from a site in South Australia. Rocket Factory Ausburg AG (RFA) now has...

Landmark Australian rocket launch ends in flames

Posted on   |  by Ben Grubb
A landmark rocket launch from South Australia has ended in flames after its launch vehicle caught fire. Adelaide space company Southern Launch on Thursday evening confirmed that the launch...