Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleCopy linkTwo test rockets have failed to get off the ground at the Whalers Way Orbital Launch facility in the past week, giving hope to bird enthusiasts that the site may be reassessed as unsuitable for rocket launches.
The South Australian government granted the company approval for three test launches, with a deadline of December 31.The first rocket launch at the site in 2021 failed after the rocket caught fire. "A rocket is an incredibly complex piece of machinery and a bit like NASA's Artemis mission to the moon where that rocket went back and forwards time and again as they chased down leaks with valves and similar parts of the rocket, so ATSpace has had a bit of a bad run with these rockets," Mr Damp said.
Southern Launch says Whalers Way is one of a few places worldwide for polar to polar orbital launches.
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How come the protestors are allowed there but space tourism isn’t encouraged to have visitors watch launches
Science has no place in Australia, there’s too many nimbys blocking progress.
That looks really low impact compared to NASA or Space X's launch facilities, it's probably a step in the right direction if not canceled
Wherever they put the launch pad, the green nuts will object.
Waiting for grass protection greenies to protest about mowing lawns and playing sport on grass. Maybe ant colony enthusiasts will prevent life as we know it !!