Southern Launch Media 12/3/26 Southern Launch Media 12/3/26

Indigenous artwork travels to space and returns to Earth on the land it was drawn on

Artwork painted on country by Wirangu Elder and Koonibba artist Aunty Christine Tschuna has journeyed into space aboard the Varda Space Industries W‑5 capsule before returning safely to the very land where it was created, a powerful full-circle moment connecting culture, Country, and cutting-edge space exploration.

Southern Launch Media 30/1/26 Southern Launch Media 30/1/26

Southern Launch supports third orbital re-entry in 12 months to Koonibba Test Range

Southern Launch has just supported another incredible orbital re‑entry at the Koonibba Test Range, with the safe return of the Varda Space Industries W‑5 capsule.

Southern Launch Media 18/12/25 Southern Launch Media 18/12/25

Southern Launch to Support Orbital Re-Entries of Lux Aeterna’s Reusable Satellites at the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia

Southern Launch and Lux Aeterna Space Inc. have signed a contract to conduct orbital re-entries of Lux Aeterna’s reusable satellite technology, Delphi to the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia. The partnership will support the future of in-space research and manufacturing with increased access to time on orbit allowing companies and researchers to maximise the benefits of microgravity.

Southern Launch Media 16/12/25 Southern Launch Media 16/12/25

Southern Launch signs contract to host space missions for leading South Korean launch service provider INNOSPACE

Leading space mission service provider Southern Launch has signed South Korean launch service provider INNOSPACE to conduct space missions from the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex and the Koonibba Test Range.

Southern Launch Media 27/11/25 Southern Launch Media 27/11/25

AtSpace conducts successful launch of Australian-made A01 rocket at the Southern Launch Koonibba Test Range

Southern Launch Media 30/9/25 Southern Launch Media 30/9/25

Southern Launch and Varda Space Industries sign contract for a further 20 spacecraft returns to the Koonibba Test Range

Southern Launch Media 14/5/25 Southern Launch Media 14/5/25

W-3 mission lands successfully at Koonibba Test Range demonstrating Southern Launch’s capacity to support high cadence orbital reentries

Southern Launch Media 5/5/25 Southern Launch Media 5/5/25

Southern Launch Year 10 work experience program is back for 2025!

Southern Launch Media 25/3/25 Southern Launch Media 25/3/25

Southern Launch closes significant funding round to build out capabilities and infrastructure to serve the global space industry

Southern Launch Media 28/2/25 Southern Launch Media 28/2/25

History made for Australia as the first commercial space re-entry lands at Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range

Southern Launch Media 16/1/25 Southern Launch Media 16/1/25

Varda’s W-2 spacecraft launched to orbit, next stop Koonibba Test Range

Southern Launch Media 4/11/24 Southern Launch Media 4/11/24

‘We are go for launch’ approval granted for the world’s most versatile rocket launch site

Southern Launch Media 18/10/24 Southern Launch Media 18/10/24

Southern Launch and Varda granted Australian Government approval for the first spacecraft re-entries at the Koonibba Test Range

Southern Launch Media 15/10/24 Southern Launch Media 15/10/24

Reaction Dynamics to test their breakthrough hybrid propulsion technology with a launch from the Koonibba Test Range

Southern Launch Media 12/9/24 Southern Launch Media 12/9/24

Australia set to become home to hypersonic flight testing after Southern Launch and Hypersonix sign MoU

L-R: Matt Hill CEO Hypersonix, Lloyd Damp CEO Southern Launch, South Australian Minister for Defence and Space Industries Stephen Mullighan MP, Matt Opie CEO Defence SA

Southern Launch Media 5/9/24 Southern Launch Media 5/9/24

Planning an observatory to benefit the Koonibba community and space research in Australia

Southern Launch Media 23/7/24 Southern Launch Media 23/7/24

SpaceWorks signs Range Facility Agreement

Southern Launch Media 15/7/24 Southern Launch Media 15/7/24

It’s a go for launch from Australia for South Korean company UNASTELLA

Southern Launch will welcome South Korean rocket manufacturer UNASTELLA Corporation to launch from Australia after signing an agreement in Seoul last week.

Southern Launch Media 6/6/24 Southern Launch Media 6/6/24

German company HyImpulse signs on for more launches from South Australia following successful mission with Southern Launch

Southern Launch and HyImpulse have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for more missions from the Koonibba Test Range and to explore using the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex for future launches of HyImpulse’s SL1 orbital vehicle

Southern Launch Media 6/6/24 Southern Launch Media 6/6/24

Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation and Southern Launch win at the 2024 Australian Space Awards

Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation and Southern Launch won big at the 2024 Australian Space Awards taking home the inaugural Diversity Initiative Program of the Year Award.