Equatorial Launch Australia

10/10/2024

We're hiring! Have you wanted to work at the forefront of the space industry in Australia? Now's your chance.

Explore our open roles: https://ela.space/careers

Interested in a career in space? ELA offer a range of jobs for STEM, commercial, law and more at the ASC; Australia's spaceport at 12 degrees.

18/09/2024

Equatorial Launch Australia signs multi-launch contract with Sirius Space Services to conduct orbital launches from Arnhem Space Centre.

We're pleased to announce the signing of a customer agreement with Sirius Space Services, a French launch vehicle provider. This agreement represents a significant milestone as we continue to add Resident Launchers to our spaceport, the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC), in the Northern Territory.

Sirius Space Services has signed a historic contract with Equatorial Launch Australia for a multi-year, multi-launch campaign from the Arnhem Space Centre.

16/09/2024

The 2024 Sea Swift NT Surf Lifesaving Championships took place over the weekend in .

We're proud to sponsor the Gove Peninsula Surf Club for the NT Titles this year!

Happy to report that the women's team came second while the mixed and mens crews took top spots in their categories. Congrats to Gove Peninsula SLSC who won the NT Championships with a strong showing.

23/08/2024

It was great to host Country Liberal Party candidate Allen Fanning onsite at the Arnhem Space Centre yesterday to discuss community needs, jobs and growth opportunities for the region and outlined ELA's plan for upcoming launches and operations at the spaceport.

The Arnhem Space Centre will help build a space ecosystem in Gove and surrounding areas. Adding jobs, contracts, training and opportunities for locals.

11/06/2024

We're pleased to update that ELA was recently awarded Launch Business of the Year at the AusSpace 24 Australian Space Awards!

We're looking forward to the next 12 months as activity at the spaceport ramps up and we progress towards our first orbital launches from the site 😀🚀⭐️✨

05/04/2024

Australia has a real opportunity to leverage its unique geography, geopolitical stability, and low population density to service the global space sector and there are increasingly more and more impressive companies leading the charge to take the Australian space industry to the world.

Today, we are thrilled to be announced amongst those companies as finalists for five award categories in the Australian Space Awards. The awards acknowledge all space industry stakeholders, from the major listed organisations and corporates servicing Australia’s space sector to SMEs, start-ups, academic institutions and associations driving innovation and taking the industry to new heights.

04/03/2024

Happy Global Day of the Engineer from all of our engineers to you! Keep doing the impossible and shaping our future. 🚀

29/02/2024

The US Technology Safeguard Agreement (TSA) will make Australia more attractive as a global launch hub - supporting growth across our entire supply chain. As highlighted in this article from the Australian Space Agency, outlines the positive impact of the recently tabled TSA between the US and Australia.

The agreement will allow US space technology to be launched from Australian soil, positioning Australia and the Arnhem Space Centre as a premier launch hub for the global space industry. This will not only create new opportunities and partnerships but also encourage significant growth across the entire Australian space supply chain. We are confident that this agreement will pave the way for a new era of collaboration and innovation, ultimately benefiting the entire space ecosystem
Read more at the ASA website: https://www.space.gov.au/technology-safeguards-agreement-facts

26/02/2024

Our CEO Michael Jones met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles in Canberra last night to discuss strategic direction for the Australian space sector and how ELA will help shape the future of our space industry.

21/02/2024

The Arnhem Space Centre: A global hub for space

Fantastic to talk to Sky News Australia and The Australian about the MoU with Equatorial Space and the progress on development for our Space Launch Complexes.



https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/arnhem-space-centre-the-site-of-australias-first-commercial-space-launch/video/acb2fe408d6d4cc2de6da7ecfd81d171?btr=78b01b41bd048b170a46bca807c016e4

16/02/2024

ELA is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Singaporean rocket company Equatorial Space for a series of launches of the Dorado family of suborbital rockets at the Arnhem Space Centre. The Dorado is aiming to break the Kármán line, the official edge of space. These rockets will pave the way for the next stage of ESS’ modular orbital rockets.

The Arnhem Space Centre is rapidly emerging as both a global and Asian launch site of choice. To read more about the future of the launch. To read more about the future of the launch partnership visit our website.

14/02/2024

We're excited to co-host with the Space Industry Association of Australia for Adelaide's ultimate space industry networking event! Join us for an evening of connecting with the leading minds in Australian NewSpace, space exploration, development, and innovation.

Whether you're a seasoned space professional, Government, a bright-eyed student, or simply passionate about space, this is your chance to:
• Network with key players in the Australian space industry.
• Spark insightful conversations about the future of space.
• Gain access to exclusive industry insights and updates.

Register now and secure your spot: https://events.humanitix.com/adelaide-space-industry-networking-drinks