Launch Services

Launch Services

Launch Services

We service a range of orbits

We support a variety of orbit options, including equatorial, low-mid inclination, polar, and sun-synchronous orbits, accommodating a broad range of mission requirements.

A unique feature of the site is the ability to launch in an equatorial orbit as well as multiple higher inclination orbit options. Australia’s vast unpopulated deserts provide an unparalleled capability and flexibility, all from the one spaceport.

Key orbits include:

  • 12.4° Equatorial

  • 25° Mid-inclination

  • 52° Deep mid-inclination

  • 67° Mid-inclination

  • 98° Polar/SSO

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Licensing and permits

Australian launch permits, customs clearances, explosive ordinance, vehicle operations, submission for temporary restricted airspace, NOTAM, NOTMAR, and more.

Licensing and permits

Australian launch permits, customs clearances, explosive ordinance, vehicle operations, submission for temporary restricted airspace, NOTAM, NOTMAR, and more.

Fuels, gases and oxidisers onsite

Fuel services ensure all customers of secure fuel procurement and storage for their respective launch needs.

Fuels, gases and oxidisers onsite

Fuel services ensure all customers of secure fuel procurement and storage for their respective launch needs.

Risk hazard analysis

ELA oversees compliance with the Australian Flight Safety Code ASA (2019), conducted by a Suitably Qualified Expert (SQE), in alignment with the Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018.

Risk hazard analysis

ELA oversees compliance with the Australian Flight Safety Code ASA (2019), conducted by a Suitably Qualified Expert (SQE), in alignment with the Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018.

Environmental management

The ASC is designed, operated, and maintained in accordance with Commonwealth and local government environmental legislative requirements. The ASC Environmental Plan drives system design, operation and maintenance to comply with these legislative requirements.

Environmental management

The ASC is designed, operated, and maintained in accordance with Commonwealth and local government environmental legislative requirements. The ASC Environmental Plan drives system design, operation and maintenance to comply with these legislative requirements.

Detailed engineering requirements analysis

Detailed launch planning and analysis of customer data will commence shortly after contract signing to plan out and seek mutual agreement on project milestones and timelines.

Detailed engineering requirements analysis

Detailed launch planning and analysis of customer data will commence shortly after contract signing to plan out and seek mutual agreement on project milestones and timelines.

Ground support equipment and infrastructure

Range control, ballistic protection, telemetry and tracking, onsite logistics.

Ground support equipment and infrastructure

Range control, ballistic protection, telemetry and tracking, onsite logistics.

Power

ASC does not interface to external power; and is self-sufficient for power generation. The electrical power system consists of the electrical generation and electrical distribution systems.

Power

ASC does not interface to external power; and is self-sufficient for power generation. The electrical power system consists of the electrical generation and electrical distribution systems.

Weather monitoring and forecasting

In collaboration with the Bureau of Meteorology, weather information is provided through the BOM Automatic Meteorological Balloon Launching System (AMBLS).

Weather monitoring and forecasting

In collaboration with the Bureau of Meteorology, weather information is provided through the BOM Automatic Meteorological Balloon Launching System (AMBLS).

Communication systems and infrastructure

Onsite, secure and reliable communications managed through ELA's ACACIA communication system.

Communication systems and infrastructure

Onsite, secure and reliable communications managed through ELA's ACACIA communication system.

Emergency response and contingency planning

Tested procedures and protocols to mitigate damage or escalation of hazardous scenarios that may arise during abnormal launch activities.

Emergency response and contingency planning

Tested procedures and protocols to mitigate damage or escalation of hazardous scenarios that may arise during abnormal launch activities.

Launch execution

Dedicated ELA launch team to assist or fill all operational roles as required by Australian Space Agency throughout campaign as required.

Launch execution

Dedicated ELA launch team to assist or fill all operational roles as required by Australian Space Agency throughout campaign as required.

Launch and recovery support

Full-scale recovery of flight hardware to ensure minimal impact on Australian land and oceans, including development of plans for recovering hardware on land or at sea.

Launch and recovery support

Full-scale recovery of flight hardware to ensure minimal impact on Australian land and oceans, including development of plans for recovering hardware on land or at sea.

Stakeholder and community relations

ELA's team provides assistance for liaison with stakeholders and community before, during and after launches.

Stakeholder and community relations

ELA's team provides assistance for liaison with stakeholders and community before, during and after launches.

Post-launch analysis and data processing

Information pertaining to the launch activities is document-controlled, passed over to the client and destroyed in accordance with ELA's Information Management Plan and the TSA where applicable.

Post-launch analysis and data processing

Information pertaining to the launch activities is document-controlled, passed over to the client and destroyed in accordance with ELA's Information Management Plan and the TSA where applicable.

Asset maintenance and lifecycle management

ELA will provide warehousing GSE and handling services to support critical asset storage (payloads, GSE, motors, etc).

Asset maintenance and lifecycle management

ELA will provide warehousing GSE and handling services to support critical asset storage (payloads, GSE, motors, etc).

Access and security

TSA and ITAR compliant facilities. Secure and private access. 24 hour monitored security.

Access and security

TSA and ITAR compliant facilities. Secure and private access. 24 hour monitored security.

We support our customers with all licensing and permit requirements

We work closely with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to facilitate our customers necessary permits and licenses to launch.

We can also interface with your home regulatory authority to ensure your permits, and the work you have already done, is mapped to Australian requirements.

Door to door logistics. Sorted

You build the rockets… we'll take care of the rest.™

We arrange pick up from your door and manage the transport of your rockets, equipment and key infrastructure safely to the ASC including organising necessary customs, declarations, and adhering to applicable regulations.

The Gove Peninsula, on which the ASC is located, is a multi-modal transportation hub which benefits from its history of being a significant mining town. Available transportation services include B-737 capable airport and deep-water port.

Reverse journeys can also be arranged, returning your equipment safely to your premises once your mission is complete.

Get in touch

Get in touch