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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Southern launch - Caught on Camera

US space capsule makes Australian desert homecoming

A capsule carrying invaluable data for US space research has made a successful homecoming in the Australian desert.

AAP · Nov 6

‘Hanging on by a thread’: 11th hour decision to protect endangered birds from SA space project plans welcomed

The Eyre peninsula site is ‘precious and important’ habitats for southern emu-wren and home to 80% of the mallee whipbird population

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

Aussie dish serves up second helping for moon mission

A space dish in Australia is tracking NASA's new moon mission in a sequel to the nation's key role in televising one of humanity's biggest achievements.

AAP · Apr 2

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‘So tiny and so vulnerable’: what chance will one of Australia’s smallest birds have against a rocket launchpad?

When the federal government gave the go-ahead for a launch facility to be built at a site in South Australia that’s home to the endangered southern emu-wren, conservationists were astounded

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2025

Saucer-like 'Winnebago' space capsule lands in Australia — marking 1st for commercial space industry

Varda Space Industries' W-2 space capsule reentered Earth's atmosphere and touched down in the Australian outback last month, becoming the first commercial spacecraft to land Down Under.

LiveScience · Mar 10, 2025

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