WA sets sights on becoming Australia’s next spaceport hub


Western Australia is making a push to become the country’s next spaceport hub, with the state government opening applications for a $1.75 million grants program to lure commercial operators.

As space activity ramps up in neighboring states and with the global launch services market poised to grow rapidly, WA is angling for a greater slice of the action through its new Spaceport Establishment Support (SES) grant.

The grant is open …

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