Southern Launch closes $25 million funding round lead by Australia’s leading National Security Investment Firm Brindabella and Company and the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation
Southern Launch, Australia's leading space company and the force behind the nation's first commercial rocket launch and the world's first commercial spacecraft re-entry, has closed a $25 million Series A to scale its spaceport infrastructure, grow its workforce and accelerate launch, re-entry, and range services.
Southern Launch signs US company SpaceWorks for multiple orbital re-entries to the Koonibba Test Range
Southern Launch has signed a new agreement with US-based SpaceWorks Enterprises, Inc. to host multiple re-entry missions at the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia.
Southern Launch leads the world for orbital re-entries after welcoming a fourth Varda capsule back to the Koonibba Test Range
Southern Launch continues to demonstrate its position as the global leader for orbital re-entry services with the safe return of Varda Space Industries’ W-6 capsule to the Koonibba Test Range.
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 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 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 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.
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
