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Southern Launch

AU
commercialFounded 2017
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
southernlaunch.space/
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The A01 rocket is 12.2 meters tall and launched from Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchNarrative GeneralNov 30, 2025AtSpace launches A01 rocket from Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range

Southern Launch CEO Lloyd Damp highlighted that their facility has played a key role in AtSpace's hybrid propulsion system development.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchTechnical ProductNov 30, 2025AtSpace launches A01 rocket from Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range

The partnership extension is a vote of confidence in the Southern Launch team and facilities.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchTechnical ProductOct 16, 2025Partnership Reaffirmed Between Varda Space, Southern Launch

Southern Launch CEO Lloyd Damp indicated that the agreement reflects the growing demand for reliable re-entry infrastructure.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchNarrative GeneralOct 16, 2025Southern Launch + Varda Space sign contract for a further 20 spacecraft returns to the Koonibba Test Range

Southern Launch and Varda will continue to collaborate on the W-Series missions, including the W-4 and W-5 missions scheduled for re-entry at the Koonibba Test Range by the end of this year.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchNarrative PlanOct 16, 2025Southern Launch + Varda Space sign contract for a further 20 spacecraft returns to the Koonibba Test Range

Southern Launch and Varda Space Industries have signed an agreement to facilitate 20 additional spacecraft returns at the Koonibba Test Range through 2028.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchNarrative GeneralOct 16, 2025Southern Launch + Varda Space sign contract for a further 20 spacecraft returns to the Koonibba Test Range

Varda Space and Southern Launch have extended their partnership for 20 reentries into the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia through 2028.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchNarrative GeneralOct 16, 2025Partnership Reaffirmed Between Varda Space, Southern Launch

Varda Chief Revenue Officer Eric Lasker emphasized that their partnership with Southern Launch is crucial for realizing the new economy of off-Earth production.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchTechnical ProductOct 16, 2025Southern Launch + Varda Space sign contract for a further 20 spacecraft returns to the Koonibba Test Range

Southern Launch and Varda are leading commercial entities in the global emerging orbital economy.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchNarrative GeneralOct 16, 2025Southern Launch + Varda Space sign contract for a further 20 spacecraft returns to the Koonibba Test Range

Southern Launch operates the Koonibba Test Range in partnership with the Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchOrg RelationshipOct 16, 2025Southern Launch + Varda Space sign contract for a further 20 spacecraft returns to the Koonibba Test Range

Varda Space and Southern Launch announced an agreement for 20 additional landings of Varda’s capsule at Southern Launch’s range.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchNarrative GeneralSep 30, 2025RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Varda Space and Southern Launch announced an agreement this afternoon at #iac2025 for 20 additional landings of Varda’s capsule at Southern Launch’s range. (In the photo is the W-3 capsule.)

The Aurora rocket will launch from the Mid-Range Launch Rail that Southern Launch has onsite for customers to use at the Koonibba Test Range.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchOrg RelationshipOct 15, 2024Reaction Dynamics to test their hybrid propulsion tech with Koonibba Test Range launch

Reaction Dynamics signed a contract with Southern Launch to conduct the inaugural launch and flight of the RE-102 hybrid rocket engine and Aurora vehicle from the Koonibba Test Range in Australia in 2025.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchNarrative GeneralOct 15, 2024Reaction Dynamics to test their hybrid propulsion tech with Koonibba Test Range launch

Under the memorandum of understanding, Hypersonix and Southern Launch will develop a mission to launch and return Hypersonix test bed vehicles at either Southern Launch’s Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex or Koonibba Test Range.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchOrg RelationshipSep 12, 2024Australia set to become hypersonic flight testing home

Work on a joint mission between Hypersonix and Southern Launch will start immediately with an aim to launch in late 2025.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchNarrative PlanSep 12, 2024Australia set to become hypersonic flight testing home

HyImpulse successfully launched their SR75 rocket from Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range, Australia.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchOrg RelationshipMay 14, 2024HyImpulse launches the SR75 rocket from Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range

The new facilities at Koonibba Test Range were developed by Southern Launch in partnership with the Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchTechnical ProductMay 14, 2024HyImpulse launches the SR75 rocket from Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range

A 11.5-metre-tall single-stage SR75 rocket built by German manufacturer HyImpulse is set to launch from Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range in South Australia.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchOrg RelationshipApr 29, 2024Koonibba set to host one of the largest commercial rockets ever to launch from Australian soil

Southern Launch operates the Koonibba test range where the SR75 campaign will take place.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchNarrative GeneralFeb 28, 2024HyImpulse SR75 Rocket Shipped to Australia for Germany's First Private Newspace Launch

Southern Launch will host HyImpulse to launch from the Koonibba Test Range near Ceduna in South Australia in 2024.

Mentioned as: Southern LaunchOrg RelationshipNov 14, 2023HyImpulse to launch the SR75 from Southern Launch’s Koonibba Test Range in Australia
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