Last year we took a poetic approach to our end of year video, this year we've gone with a 'wrapped' version. From launching Australia's first high-powered rocket to winning a Space Award with the Koonibba Community to securing the approvals for our orbital launch complex, it's been an incredible year for the Southern Launch team. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in 2024. We seek to reach the outer realms of our universe in the space industry, but it's safe to say we're a pretty close bunch with fantastic supporters. Wishing everyone a very merry festive season.
Southern Launch
Defense & Space
Hindmarsh, South Australia 12,404 followers
Southern Launch expands space exploration from the Southern Hemisphere with end-to-end launch services
About us
Southern Launch provides bespoke launch and return services in the Southern Hemisphere with end-to-end launch support for our customer's next mission. Southern Launch offers two unique spaceports in South Australia designed to support different launch and return requirements. The Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex is one of the only sites in the world that can provide high-cadence launches to polar and sun-synchronous orbits. The Koonibba Test Range is the largest commercial rocket testing facility in the Southern Hemisphere and specialises in suborbital launches and returns from space. We work closely with our customers to find the most cost-effective path to safe, successful, and frequent launch. Southern Launch takes care of all of the details from regulatory approval to logistics, on-range set up and launch support.
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https://southernlaunch.space/
External link for Southern Launch
- Industry
- Defense & Space
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Hindmarsh, South Australia
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- Space Launch Complex, Guidance Algorithms, Avionics, Aerospace, and Australian Space
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242 Port Rd
Hindmarsh, South Australia 5007, AU
Employees at Southern Launch
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Lloyd will be sharing the benefits of launching from Australia and the unique capabilities that Southern Launch has on tomorrow's Global Spaceport Alliance webinar. Join live from 10:30am ACDST or watch the recording ⬇️
TOMORROW (Eastern) - GSA Webinar Series: #Launch from Down Under 🚀 Challenges and Lessons Learned in the Emerging Space Industry in Australia 🇦🇺 and New Zealand 🇳🇿 Dec 3 at 7:00 PM ET/Dec 4 at 10:30 AM ACDT REGISTER on our site 👉 https://lnkd.in/ed5h-PXN Experts from Australian Space Agency, Rocket Lab, Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), Southern Launch, and others discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of conducting #rocket launches in #Australia and New Zealand. They explore the technical and logistical hurdles of launching from remote areas, the complexities of regulatory compliance, and the lessons learned from pioneering missions in diverse southern environments. The speakers highlight the countries' geographic advantages for specific orbital missions and share insights on environmental considerations, infrastructure development, and the collaborative efforts shaping Australia's and New Zealand’s future in the global space industry. SPEAKERS: - Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency - Sandy Tirtey, Senior Director - Global Commercial Launch Services for Rocket Lab - Michael Jones, Group Chief Executive Officer of Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) - Lloyd Damp, CEO Southern Launch ...and we will hear an update from James Palmer at Space Centre Australia about their MOU initiative. #SpaceWebinar #LaunchFromDownUnder #AustraliaSpace #NewZealandSpace #RocketLaunches #SpaceIndustry #GlobalSpaceportAlliance #SouthernLaunch #EquatorialLaunchAustralia #RocketLab #AustralianSpaceAgency #SpaceExploration #SpaceTech #OrbitalMissions #EmergingSpaceMarkets #SpaceRegulations #SpaceInfrastructure #SpaceInnovation #SpaceCollaboration #GlobalSpaceIndustry #SpaceEvent #SpaceWebinarSeries
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This week our team hit the road to visit schools across the Eyre Peninsula as part of The Andy Thomas Space Foundation EP Space Explorers Program. From Port Lincoln to Cowell and many schools in between, it was a great couple of days working with students to design and build their own water bottle rocket before launching them into the sky! Education outreach is a big focus for Southern Launch and we were excited to work with over 250 incredible students at 7 different schools. Best part is, we're heading back to the EP next week to do even more visits and uncover some more budding rocket scientists! (and Travis got to visit his mum's school!)
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Last week was our second work experience program for 2024, and we welcomed four students from regional SA and Adelaide to join the Southern Launch team! Thank you to Inovor Technologies and Neumann Space for hosting us for a tour and sharing your work with the students. Reviews from the students included: 'It was a wonderful time, I learned so much about how a space company works, and most definitely, it is one of those experiences that I will never forget.' 'Thank you, Southern Launch, for this amazing time. I will treasure each memory I have made.' 'Thank you, Southern Launch, for this AWESOME experience.' 'As a student from a regional area that loves space it was amazing to have this experience.' And we can report that the Southern Launch staff rocket went the highest 😉 🚀
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We are go for launch from the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex! Launches from the world's most versatile launch site will begin in 2025 after Southern Launch was granted approval to develop the site from both the Federal and South Australian governments. It’s safe to say we’re over the moon to develop an orbital launch facility that could one day see missions launched to the moon and beyond! Read more on our website ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gRV4x-AD
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Great to see another US company given a contract to explore launching from Australia under the Technology Safeguards Agreement! We'll see you soon Astra! 🚀 🦘
United States Department of Defense awards Astra contract valued up to $44 Million: https://lnkd.in/gu3hSA3T
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We were excited to welcome the United States Space Force Galaxy XII cohort to the Southern Launch! The team is travelling the world learning from different commercial space companies and Southern Launch was honoured to be a stop on their Australian itinerary. Thanks to our Regulatory Lead Eamon for sharing his in-depth knowledge of the space regulatory landscape in Australia with the team.
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We are proud to add the first commercial return authorisation from the Australian Government to our list of firsts in the Australian space industry. Excited to welcome Varda Space Industries to the Koonibba Test Range in 2025! Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ghDyG3Uq
Today Varda received authorization from the Australian Space Agency for multiple W-series vehicle reentries into the Koonibba Test Range, hosted by our friends at Southern Launch. We’re honored to perform Australia’s first commercial space reentry. This authorization makes Varda the first company to be able to reenter spacecraft on land in two countries, ushering in a global economy where reentry is as common as launch. Soon low earth orbit will simply be another place where materials are processed.
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Are you at the International Astronautical Federation conference in Milan? Want to learn more about our upcoming mission with Reaction Dynamics? You're in luck! Our very own Daniele will be joined by Maxime Goulet-Bourdon from Reaction Dynamics to discuss the upcoming mission and answer questions on Thursday at 3pm. If you'd like to have a chat meet us at the Australia stand in the South Exhibition Hall. Thank you to the Space Industry Association of Australia for their support! #IAC2024 #spaceindustry
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Our mission schedule is filling up quickly for 2025! Excited to announce that we will be welcoming leading Canadian company Reaction Dynamics to the Koonibba Test Range for the inaugural launch and flight of their RE-102 hybrid rocket engine and Aurora vehicle in 2025! This mission will be one of the first times a hybrid rocket engine operates in space and we are incredibly proud to be helping test novel technology that propels the entire space industry forward! 📸 Reaction Dynamics CEO Bachar Elzein and Southern Launch COO Rebecca Darcey signing the launch contract at Reaction Dynamics HQ in Montreal. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gu8WtGjU
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