WELCOME TO
Space
Centre
Australia
Australia’s first large-scale, multi-use spaceport Located in Cape York, 12° South Where Space Lifts Off.
As result of our commitment to advancing the Australian and International space industries, we are designed with a strong focus on collaboration.
acknowledgement to country
In the spirit of reconciliation, Space Centre Australia wishes to respectfully acknowledge the First Nations people of Australia, who are the Traditional Custodians of the land we work and live on – they are the original storytellers, protectors, guardians, and communicators that spans over 60 thousand years.
SCA, pays our respects to their Elders past, present and future generations. May we all learn, preserve, respect and humbly follow in their ancient footsteps walking softly on mother earth, so we can all share the wisdom and knowledge for a sustainable future for our children, families, communities and next generations.
Space Centre Australia’s Primary Launch Facility will be located 43km from the township of Weipa in Northern Queensland, Australia.
When it comes to launch operations, there are several factors that contribute to location suitability.
For this reason, Space Centre Australia will be situated away from competing air corridors in a no-population-density area, therefore promoting public safety, while allowing clear access to a range of orbital positions.
Since we will be stationed in a safe and secure location, our facilities will provide close access to a variety of launch destinations.
The location
SPACE VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT
Space Centre Australia will offer an environment uniquely configured for space vehicle development.
Notably, we will offer a certified static clean room for payload development and integration at Initial Operating Capability (IOC)
Correspondingly, modular launch vehicle development will be supported by specialized, heavy-handling systems, and staging platforms.
Space Centre Australia will feature services providing assurance of completed launch vehicles prior to staging and launch zones.
Space LAUNCH OPERATIONS
Due to every launch operation being unique, Space Centre Australia tailors our approach to each project’s needs.
Risk reduction is essential to maintaining the safety and affordability of launch operations, and to this end, Space Centre Australia will offer speciality knowledge in the areas of licencing, regulation requirements, and insurances.
Integration of launch systems into Space Centre Australia’s mission system will allow for precise analyses of each launch activity.
In order to successfully support tenancies of varying durations, we will specialise in end-to-end solutions for long-term occupancies, sustaining projects from inception to launch, and beyond.
We will also offer secure handoff capabilities for projects spread over multiple operations centres.
Space MISSION OPERATIONS
Mission Control is at the heart of every launch operation.
As a result of this, Space Centre Australia will feature an advanced Mission Control Operations facility for projects which require wholistic solutions.
With a multi-tenanted secure room, the facility design accordingly allows for simultaneous, isolated mission operations.
Space Centre Australia will be completely scalable to provide capacity for both short- and long-term tenancies.
Capabilities will include space vehicle development, testing, certification, launches, and mission control.
For those who require security regarding mission handoff, Space Centre Australia will feature a secure operations centre, secure datacentre, and a secure broadband satellite communications station.
Space Centre Australia OPPORTUNITIES
Careers
We will soon be opening up new recruitment rounds for roles with Space Centre Australia. Follow us on our social media pages to stay updated.
CONTACT
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 3161, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 4870
Locations (Australia):
- Cairns, Queensland, Australia
- Proposed Weipa, Queensland, Australia
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Locations (International):
- Wallops Island, Virginia, United States of America
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
Hours AEST GMT +10
Mon 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Tue 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Wed 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Thu 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Fri 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Contact Number:
Australia Only: 1800 971 610
International: +61 402 444 966
USA: +1 571 646 6070
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