NASA’s Australia rocket launch makes history

June 27, 2022

USspace agency Nasa made history on Sunday - launching a commercial rocket from a remote area of Australia for the the newly-constructed Arnhem Space Centre on the edge of the country’s Northern Territory.

Scientists hope it will help them study how light from stars impact the chance of life on nearby planets.

Weather conditions delayed the launch for about an hour on Sunday as wind, rain and clouds arrived at the launch site.

Those who travelled to the remote site to watch the launch, saw the rocket blast off from the dusty red coloured ground, as it soared upwards for about 10 seconds, before disappearing out of view, exiting Earth’s atmosphere.

Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles hailed the launch as an “extremely proud” moment.

Arnhem Space Centre near Nhulunbuy in Australia’s Northern Territory sits on the lands of the Gumatj Aboriginal people who had given their permission for the rocket launch.

“When we see the oldest living culture combining with the science of space, as we have here, it’s the chief minister added.