Vardaโs W-5 mission lands in Australia
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/vardas-w-5-mission-lands-in-australia/
Vardaโs W-5 mission lands in Australia
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/vardas-w-5-mission-lands-in-australia/
Varda Space and Southern Launch agree to more capsule landings in Australia
๐ฉ๐ช #HyImpulse ships its #SR75 rocket ๐ to the #SouthernLaunch #Koonibba ๐ฆ๐บ Test Range * https://europeanspaceflight.com/hyimpulse-are-all-packed-and-heading-down-under/
* ๐บ๏ธ https://graphhopper.com/maps/?point=Koonibba+Test+Range&layer=Esri+Satellite
I've just contacted the CEO of #SouthernLaunch to encourage a rethink of their proposal for #WhalersWay on the #EyrePeninsula.
Three headline species are threatened by the proposal: the Southern Emu-wren, the Mallee Whipbird and in the nearby marine sanctuary, the Australian Sea Lion.
I said yes to rockets and launch capacity for #SouthAustralia but not at the cost of our remaining habitat for unique and endangered species.
I concluded by saying that "I appreciate that our fledgeling rocket and renewables industries are being held to higher account than mines have historically. But two wrongs donโt make a right."
That's the truth of it though. Mining has had pretty much a free 'slash, burn and dig' ride historically and new industries can't be offered the same free pass.
#SouthernLaunch / ECO TEST - #VS03 / CUSTOMER: AT SPACE / SITE: WHALERS WAY ORBITAL LAUNCH COMPLEX
"Unfortunately today's launch has been scrubbed at T-15 minutes. Thanks to everyone that joined us on the live stream, we really appreciate the support!"
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