https://archive.is/aX9X2
"Approaching the first anniversary of Arnhem Space Centre’s inaugural launch,
up to $100m in infrastructure spending is planned at the centre over the next
few years.
With a second customer not scheduled until at least April next year, Arnhem
Space Centre operator Equatorial Launch Australia is using the break to roll
out infrastructure as part of project stages 2a and 2b.
World leaders in private sector space porting, ELA chief executive Michael
Jones said the works and additional launch pads would increase the space
centre’s capacity to launch 2000kg payload rockets, compared to the 300kg units
NASA launched last year.
By way of comparison, SpaceX rockets have a 25,000kg payload.
The company is preparing to submit its license upgrade to cater for bigger
rockets as well as seeking zoning changes with the Gumatj Corporation from a
mining to a regular lease.
High on ELA’s priority list is a horizontal integration facility where rockets
are assembled in a sterile environment free from contamination before launch.
In addition, up to another 14 pads will be constructed over both stages
adjacent to the existing three pads used for last year’s launches."
Via
Guardian Australia.
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