NASA has successfully launched a rocket from the remote wilderness of the Northern Territory - the first commercial space launch in Australia's history.
A supplied image obtained on Monday, 27 June 2022, shows a rocket being launched from the Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory. It is the space agency's first in Australia in 27 years and the first-ever from a commercial spaceport outside the US.NASA has successfully launched a rocket from the remote wilderness of the Northern Territory - the first commercial space launch in Australia's history.
About 75 NASA personnel are in Arnhem Land for the launch, which is the agency's first in Australia in 27 years and the first-ever from a commercial spaceport outside the US. Gumatj Corporation chairman Djawa Yunupingu says the space industry can provide opportunities for the Yolngu people.
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