The Challenge

The leading Australian space rocket company required detailed systems safety engineering and aerospace licencing/regulatory expertise to demonstrate compliance with the stringent Australian Space Agency standards to obtain a Launch Facility Licence and operate their launch facility.

What We Did

Plan Safe resources produced and reviewed relevant artefacts required for granting Bowen Orbital Spaceport launch facility licence (e.g. range safety plan). Develop range safety plan in compliance with customer’s project requirements, the Australian Space Agency standards and range safety requirements. Support regulatory engagement activities as part of the Launch Facility Licence application.

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The Outcome

The first launch facility licence for an orbital launch facility in Australia has been granted to the client in March 2024 for its Bowen Orbital Spaceport, enabling to prepare and continue readiness for launch of its Medium Sized Rocket (i.e. Eris).