America's space and aeronautics research agency, NASA will be launching a series of rocket launches from the Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory later this month. As a nation, we have to build on that legacy, and it’s terrific to be here in Darwin today to declare Equatorial Launch Australia and NASA go for launch right here in the Northern Territory." "These three launches are important, they’re for universities to do scientific research," the PM said. "This is an important milestone that will further enhance Australia's position as a launch destination," he said. While, Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has called the launch "a landmark occasion for the Top End".

Source: The Guardian June 08, 2022 02:30 UTC