Products & Services
Logistics Management
End-to-end supply chain and freight management for launch campaigns — from international shipping through to pad delivery at Atakani Space Centre.
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Space Centre Australia provides comprehensive logistics management services tailored to the unique demands of space launch campaigns. From coordinating international freight and customs clearance through to hazardous cargo handling and last-mile delivery to the launch pad, our team manages the full supply chain so mission operators can focus on their payload.
With Global operational capacity access, Atakani Space Centre is strategically positioned with access to road, air, and sea freight corridors, enabling efficient movement of launch hardware, payloads, and ground support equipment from anywhere in the world.
Why Choose SCA Logistics
Direct access to road, air, and sea freight corridors serving the Indo-Pacific region.
One logistics partner managing the full supply chain from origin to launch pad.
Fully certified handling and transport of hazardous aerospace materials and propellants.
Sovereign logistics capability supporting Australian and allied government mission requirements.
Core Services
International Freight Coordination
End-to-end management of international freight movements for launch hardware, payloads, and ground support equipment including air, sea, and road freight across all major global corridors.
Customs & Import Clearance
Specialist customs brokerage and import clearance services for aerospace hardware, including coordination with Australian Border Force and relevant regulatory authorities for sensitive or controlled goods.
Hazardous Cargo Handling
Certified handling, transport, and storage of hazardous materials including propellants, pyrotechnics, and pressurised systems, in compliance with Australian and international dangerous goods regulations.
Warehousing & Secure Storage
Future Secure on-site warehousing and storage facilities at Atakani Space Centre for launch hardware, ground support equipment, and payload components awaiting integration or launch campaign activities.
Last-Mile Delivery to Pad
Coordinated transport of integrated payloads and launch vehicles from the RPMI Facility to the launch pad, including specialised handling equipment and safety escort procedures.
Campaign Supply Chain Management
Dedicated supply chain planning and management for the full duration of a launch campaign from initial hardware mobilisation through to post-launch demobilisation and equipment repatriation.
From Origin to Launch Pad
Campaign Planning & Freight Booking
Early engagement with mission operators to plan freight schedules, identify regulatory requirements, and book international and domestic freight services.
International Freight & Customs
Coordination of international freight movements and customs clearance, including specialist handling for controlled, sensitive, or hazardous cargo.
Domestic Transport to Cape York
Onward domestic freight from Australian ports or airports to Atakani Space Centre via road, air, or coastal shipping as appropriate to cargo type.
On-site Receipt & Storage
Secure receipt, inspection, and storage of all campaign hardware at Atakani Space Centre pending integration and launch campaign activities.
Integration Support & Pad Delivery
Coordination with the payload integration team for hardware transfer to the RPMI Facility, and final delivery of integrated systems to the launch pad.
Post-Launch Demobilisation
Recovery, repatriation, and return freight management for ground support equipment and any recovered hardware following launch campaign completion.
Who We Serve
Commercial Operators
Launch service providers, satellite manufacturers, and payload operators requiring reliable, end-to-end logistics management for their launch campaigns at Atakani Space Centre.
- Launch service providers
- Satellite manufacturers
- Payload operators
- Ground support contractors
Government & Defence
Australian and allied government agencies requiring secure, sovereign logistics management for sensitive or classified hardware movements and launch campaign support.
- Australian Defence Force
- Allied government agencies
- National space programs
- Intelligence community
Plan your launch campaign logistics
Contact our team early to discuss freight requirements, hazardous cargo handling, and supply chain planning for your mission.
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