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Launch Sites in Australia
  • Anna Plains. Type: Suborbital Launch Site. Location: Western Australia. Latitude: -19.2800. Longitude: 121.5700.
  • Cape York. Type: Orbital Launch Site. Location: Queensland. Latitude: -12.2500. Longitude: 143.1000.
  • Carnarvon. Type: Suborbital Launch Site. Location: Western Australia. Latitude: -24.4856. Longitude: 113.4087.
  • Christmas Island. Agency: Asia Pacific Space. Type: Orbital Launch Site. Location: Christmas Island, Indian Ocean. Latitude: -10.1000. Longitude: 105.7300.
  • Lancelin. Type: Suborbital Launch Site. Location: Perth, Western Australia. Latitude: -30.9831. Longitude: 115.3177.
  • Woomera. Agency: WRE. Type: Orbital Launch Site. Location: Woomera Instrumented Range, South Australia. Latitude: -30.9587. Longitude: 136.5037.
Rockets Developed in Australia
  • Aeolus. - test vehicle - Status: Retired 1961. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Aeolus Booster + 1 x Mayfly
  • Aero High. - sounding rocket - Status: Retired 1972. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Gosling IV + 1 x Vela
  • Ausroc. - low cost orbital launch vehicle - Status: Design 1998. Proposed southern hemisphere launcher.
  • Cockatoo. - test vehicle - Status: Retired 1973. The Cockatoo solid-propellant sounding rocket replaced HAD at Woomera in 1970, and consisted of a British Gosling I first stage and an Australian Lupus 1 second stage.
  • Corella. - sounding rocket - Status: Retired 1976. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Gosling + 1 x Dorado
  • HAD. - test vehicle - Status: Retired 1966. The HAD vehicle was, like HAT, a two stage rocket, based on British Gosling and LAPStar motors. First launched in 1961, it had two test flights before becoming operational.
  • HAT. - test vehicle - Status: Retired 1963. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x HAT + 1 x LAPSTAR
  • Kookaburra. - sounding rocket - Status: Retired 1976. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Lupus + 1 x Musca
  • Long Tom. - sounding rocket - Status: Retired 1966. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Long Tom + 1 x Mayfly
  • Lorikeet. - test vehicle - Status: Retired 1976. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Dorado + 1 x Lupus
Spacecraft Designed in Australia
Space-related People born in Australia
  • Chapman. - Philip Kenyon Chapman American Pilot Astronaut. Born 5 March 1935.
  • Scully-Power. - Paul Desmond Scully-Power American Payload Specialist Astronaut. Born 28 May 1944. Number of Flights: 1.00. Total Time: 8.22 days.
  • Thomas Andrew. - Dr Andrew Sydney Withiel Thomas American Mission Specialist Astronaut. Born 18 December 1951. Number of Flights: 4.00. Total Time: 177.38 days.
Chronology of Events for Australia

1957 February 13 - 01:51 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 1. LV Configuration: Skylark-1 SL01.

  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 12 km (7 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1957 May 22 - 05:20 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 1. LV Configuration: Skylark-1 SL02.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 75 km (46 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1957 July 23 - 03:02 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 1. LV Configuration: Skylark-1 SL03.
  • Photometers Test / aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 85 km (52 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1957 October 1 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Long Tom.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1957 November 13 - 11:52 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 1. LV Configuration: Skylark-1 SL04.
  • Grenade / Chaff / Sodium release Test / aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 127 km (78 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1958 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Long Tom.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1958 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Long Tom.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1958 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Long Tom.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1958 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Long Tom.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1958 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Long Tom.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1958 April 1 - 20:32 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 1. LV Configuration: Skylark-1 SL06.
  • Dummy probe test Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 42 km (26 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1958 April 17 - 10:57 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 1. LV Configuration: Skylark-1 SL07.
  • Grenade / Chaff / Sodium release Test / aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1958 May 20 - 04:26 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL05.
  • Photometers Test / aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1958 June 5 - 11:30 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 1. LV Configuration: Skylark-1 SL22. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 153 km (95 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1958 June 18 - 15:15 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL09.
  • Grenade / Chaff / Sodium release Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 144 km (89 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1958 June 18 - 10:35 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL18. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Grenade / Chaff / Sodium release Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1958 June 19 - 21:15 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL08.
  • Grenade / Chaff / Sodium release Test / aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 154 km (95 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1958 December 3 - 10:13 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 1. LV Configuration: Skylark-1 SL11.
  • Sodium release Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 126 km (78 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1958 December 4 - 01:13 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aeolus. LV Configuration: Aeolus AL1.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 78 km (48 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1959? - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aeolus.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 81 km (50 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1959 March 4 - 11:14 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL21. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Grenade / Chaff / Sodium release Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1959 May 1 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Long Tom.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1959 July 1 - 00:05 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL19.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1959 July 8 - 00:13 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL14.
  • LangP / Solar X-ray Ionosphere-solar mission Ionosphere-solar mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 93 km (57 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1959 July 23 - 01:26 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 1. LV Configuration: Skylark-1 SL24. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 91 km (56 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1959 August 19 - 00:20 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL17.
  • LangP Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 144 km (89 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1959 September 17 - 00:12 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL12.
  • Mass spectrometer / La / Solar X Ionosphere-solar mission Ionosphere-solar mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 132 km (82 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1959 September 24 - 00:29 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL15.
  • Mass spectrometer / SpE Ionosphere-solar mission Ionosphere-solar mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 158 km (98 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1959 November 30 - 12:35 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL60.
  • Grenades / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 163 km (101 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1959 November 30 - 10:16 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL16.
  • Sodium release Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 151 km (93 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1959 December 1 - 11:36 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL38.
  • Grenades / Chaff / probe Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 159 km (98 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1960? - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aeolus.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 81 km (50 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1960? - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aeolus.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 81 km (50 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1960 March 23 - 11:20 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aeolus. LV Configuration: Aeolus AL5.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 81 km (50 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1960 April 12 - 03:18 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2C. LV Configuration: Skylark-2C SL51.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 218 km (135 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1960 April 21 - 10:35 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL62.
  • Grenades / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 141 km (87 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1960 June 16 - 12:04 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL10.
  • Sodium release / Meteorites Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 129 km (80 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1960 July 28 - 19:36 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Long Tom. LV Configuration: Long Tom LT12.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 126 km (78 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1960 August 10 - 10:35 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL61.
  • Grenades / Chaff test Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 171 km (106 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1960 August 26 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL13.
  • Sodium release / Meteorites Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1960 November 16 - 11:02 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL33.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 105 km (65 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1960 November 17 - 10:40 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2C. LV Configuration: Skylark-2C SL67.
  • Grenade / Chaff / Sodium release Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 247 km (153 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1960 November 23 - 23:55 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL49.
  • CW Prop / Solar SX Ionosphere-solar mission Ionosphere-solar mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1960 December 7 - 00:20 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL50. FAILURE: Failure.
  • CW Prop / Solar SX Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 35 km (21 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1961? - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aeolus.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 81 km (50 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1961? - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aeolus.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 81 km (50 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1961 February 13 - 13:58 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL36.
  • Grenades / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 146 km (90 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1961 March 6 - 09:56 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2C. LV Configuration: Skylark-2C SL63.
  • Grenade / Chaff / Sodium release Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 231 km (143 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1961 April 5 - 10:56 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL64.
  • Grenades / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 158 km (98 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1961 April 24 - 02:53 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 101.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 58 km (36 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1961 May 1 - 12:10 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL43.
  • Stellar ultraviolet Ultraviolet astronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 155 km (96 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1961 May 30 - 05:15 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL25.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 149 km (92 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1961 June 7 - 00:40 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL26.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 184 km (114 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1961 July 4 - 10:23 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL65.
  • Grenades / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1961 August 1 - 11:02 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL34.
  • Ultraviolet Camera Ultraviolet astronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 124 km (77 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1961 September 27 - 00:25 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL40.
  • Solar X-rays / B field / SpE Ionosphere-solar mission Ionosphere-solar mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 153 km (95 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1961 October 24 - 00:23 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL37.
  • Solar X-rays / Meteors / SpE Solar / aeronomy / chemica mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 142 km (88 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1961 November 8 - 09:00 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL35.
  • Ozone / Meteors / SpE Aeronomy / chemical / ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1961 November 24 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 5C. LV Configuration: Skylark-5C SL83. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Solar X-rays / SpE / CW radio Ionosphere-solar mission Ionosphere-solar mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1961 December 5 - 23:26 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2C. LV Configuration: Skylark-2C SL42.
  • RF probe / Solar X, SpE Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 226 km (140 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1961 December 14 - 10:29 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 103.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 February 5 - 20:58 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 5C. LV Configuration: Skylark-5C SL35B.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 215 km (133 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 March 5 - 09:55 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL66.
  • Grenades / Chaff / Sodium release Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 233 km (144 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 March 6 - 12:35 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL160.
  • Grenades / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 173 km (107 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 March 19 - 11:04 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL161.
  • Grenades / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 March 29 - 09:28 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 105.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 125 km (77 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 April 5 - 15:47 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL163.
  • Grenades / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 238 km (147 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 April 10 - 18:20 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL162. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Grenades / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1962 May 31 - 03:01 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Long Tom. LV Configuration: Long Tom LT14.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 125 km (77 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 June 6 - 03:00 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 5C. LV Configuration: Skylark-5C SL35C.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 240 km (140 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 June 20 - 05:20 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 5C. LV Configuration: Skylark-5C SL45.
  • Solar X-rays / La / Gren. / FS Aeronomy / solar x-ray mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 227 km (141 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 June 26 - 08:38 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 108.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 July 5 - 03:46 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 5. LV Configuration: Skylark-5 SL164.
  • Grenades / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 August 14 - 15:20 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL109.
  • La / ion / ne Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 August 27 - 09:08 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 107.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 August 29 - 01:01 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL28.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 September 11 - 13:30 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2C. LV Configuration: Skylark-2C SL44.
  • Elec / Ion / Lang probes Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 232 km (144 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 September 20 - 04:21 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL108.
  • Electron density Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 October 15 - 16:17 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark-2 SL82.
  • Antenna test / SpE Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 154 km (95 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 October 24 - 09:46 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 111.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 133 km (82 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 November 13 - 10:10 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL114.
  • Solar X-rays / Meteors / O3 Solar / aeronomy / chemica mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 206 km (128 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 November 22 - 01:11 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark-7 SL27.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 November 27 - 10:17 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 112.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 November 28 - 10:17 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL165.
  • Grenade / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 230 km (140 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 December 4 - 10:28 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 113.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 December 4 - 07:56 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 5. LV Configuration: Skylark-5 SL166.
  • Grenade / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 105 km (65 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 January 30 - 10:32 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 115.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 94 km (58 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1963 March 1 - 01:20 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL84.
  • XR / La / RF / CW / SpE Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 209 km (129 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 March 11 - 04:30 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL85.
  • XR / La / RF / CW / SpE Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 209 km (129 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 March 12 - 09:50 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 116.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 124 km (77 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 March 28 - 09:30 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 118.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 133 km (82 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 April 17 - 09:23 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL167.
  • Grenade / Sphere / Sodium release Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 236 km (146 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 May 23 - 08:46 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL115.
  • XR / Ozone / Meteors Solar x-ray / aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 201 km (124 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 May 29 - 04:35 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL127.
  • LF / Resonance / SpE / XR Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 209 km (129 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 June 18 - 04:30 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAT.
  • Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 88 km (54 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 June 18 - 04:30 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL126.
  • LF / Resonance / SpE / XR Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 196 km (121 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 June 20 - 05:20 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL46.
  • LangP / Te / La / SpE / XR Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 227 km (141 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 July 25 - 04:59 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark-7 SL29. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1963 August 2 - 02:30 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 5C. LV Configuration: Skylark-5C SL86. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1963 September 5 - 03:41 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 5C. LV Configuration: Skylark-5C SL87.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 214 km (132 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 October 2 - 15:10 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark-7 SL81A.
  • Antenna test / SpE Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 148 km (91 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 October 15 - 15:09 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAT.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 80 km (49 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 October 15 - 19:22 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAT.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 80 km (49 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 October 15 - 11:48 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark-7 SL169.
  • Grenade / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 139 km (86 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 October 15 - 15:09 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark-7 SL170.
  • Grenade / Chaff Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 October 15 - 09:51 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL171.
  • Grenades / Sodium release / Sphere Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 210 km (130 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 October 15 - 19:22 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL168.
  • Grenades / Sodium release / Sphere Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 October 30 - 14:26 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL134.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 186 km (115 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 November 19 - 00:05 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL103. FAILURE: Failure.
  • CW / SpE / La / RF / XR Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1963 December 2 - 04:15 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL135.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 168 km (104 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 December 3 - 04:59 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL104. FAILURE: Failure.
  • CW / SpE / La / RF / XR Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 106 km (65 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 December 6 - 23:40 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 301.
  • Ultraviolet absorption Solar extreme ultraviolet / aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 54 km (33 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1963 December 12 - 19:06 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 122.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 February 4 - 01:05 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 5C. LV Configuration: Skylark-5C SL88.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 118 km (73 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 February 12 - 09:46 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 124.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 75 km (46 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1964 February 20 - 03:00 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark-7 SL30. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 112 km (69 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 March 4 - 09:53 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 127.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 March 10 - 02:06 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL129.
  • Gamma / B / Solar X-rays / SpE Gamma ray astronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 175 km (108 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 March 12 - 02:07 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL128.
  • Gamma / B / Solar X-rays / SpE Gamma ray astronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 176 km (109 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 April 11 - 09:19 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL136.
  • Ozone distribution Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 April 14 - 08:32 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 129.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 121 km (75 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 May 14 - 08:37 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 126.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 88 km (54 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1964 May 14 - 04:31 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL20.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 182 km (113 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 June 11 - 08:31 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 128.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 Q3 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aero High. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 Q3 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aero High. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 July 9 - 08:39 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 141.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 July 13 - 03:04 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 130.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 July 14 - 03:00 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 131.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 July 15 - 02:19 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 133.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 106 km (65 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 July 15 - 00:47 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark-7 SL31.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 81 km (50 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1964 July 16 - 02:13 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 134.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 106 km (65 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 July 16 - 05:30 GMT - Launch Site: Carnarvon. Launch Complex: CARN. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 136.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 July 17 - 05:15 GMT - Launch Site: Carnarvon. Launch Complex: CARN. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 137.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 July 17 - 04:35 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark-7 SL32.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 90 km (55 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1964 August 11 - 05:10 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL301.
  • LUX Solar AC1 Solar x-ray and ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 145 km (90 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 August 20 - 09:02 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 135.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 August 20 - 05:36 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL121.
  • X-ray pinhole / ne Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 192 km (119 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 September 1 - 09:19 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL137.
  • Ozone distribution Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 212 km (131 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 September 4 - 01:20 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 5C. LV Configuration: Skylark-5C SL87A. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 182 km (113 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 September 17 - 09:17 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 144.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 99 km (61 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1964 September 17 - 05:56 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL120.
  • X-ray pinhole / ne Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 192 km (119 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 September 24 - 04:42 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL133.
  • Plasma / Solar X Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 September 29 - 04:31 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL132.
  • Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 174 km (108 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 October 14 - 09:36 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 146.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 102 km (63 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 October 21 - 21:12 GMT - Launch Site: Carnarvon. Launch Complex: CARN. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 148.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 October 22 - 11:03 GMT - Launch Site: Carnarvon. Launch Complex: CARN. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 140.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 October 27 - 10:50 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL47.
  • XRB / SpE / Stellar UV Ultraviolet / x-ray astronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 146 km (90 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 November 11 - 09:59 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 145.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 November 12 - 10:00 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 157.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 103 km (64 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 December 8 - 10:26 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 159.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 December 10 - 10:26 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 161.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 December 16 - 02:02 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 SL88A.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 220 km (130 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1964 December 17 - 03:05 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL302.
  • LUX Solar AC2 Solar x-ray and ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 167 km (103 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 February 2 - 09:57 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 152.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 123 km (76 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 February 3 - 22:55 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD.
  • La absorption Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1965 March 3 - 04:42 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 SL87B.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 216 km (134 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 March 17 - 18:08 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL140. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Stellar ultraviolet / Antenna Ultraviolet astronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 19 km (11 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1965 March 25 - 00:06 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL141.
  • Stellar ultraviolet / Antenna Ultraviolet astronomy / ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 174 km (108 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 March 30 - 09:30 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 153.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 112 km (69 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 April 9 - 01:01 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL303.
  • LUX Solar AC3 Solar x-ray and ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 April 29 - 11:09 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark-7 SL363.
  • Grenades Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 136 km (84 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 April 29 - 17:56 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark-7 SL463.
  • Grenades Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 April 29 - 13:56 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark-7 SL461.
  • Grenades Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 124 km (77 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 April 29 - 20:40 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL362.
  • Grenades / Sphere Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 175 km (108 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 April 29 - 12:25 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark-7 SL364.
  • Grenades Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 132 km (82 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 April 29 - 09:03 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL464. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Grenades / Chaff / Lithium release Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 April 29 - 16:19 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark-7 SL462.
  • Grenades Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 140 km (80 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 May 10 - 19:20 GMT - Launch Site: Carnarvon. Launch Complex: CARN2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 170.
  • Falling sphere Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 May 10 - 16:20 GMT - Launch Site: Carnarvon. Launch Complex: CARN2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 158.
  • Falling sphere Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 May 10 - 13:20 GMT - Launch Site: Carnarvon. Launch Complex: CARN2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 162.
  • Falling sphere Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 May 10 - 10:20 GMT - Launch Site: Carnarvon. Launch Complex: CARN2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 164.
  • Falling sphere Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 May 10 - 07:30 GMT - Launch Site: Carnarvon. Launch Complex: CARN2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 165.
  • Falling sphere Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 May 11 - 08:39 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 160.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 May 11 - 03:10 GMT - Launch Site: Carnarvon. Launch Complex: CARN2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 155.
  • Falling sphere Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 May 11 - 00:45 GMT - Launch Site: Carnarvon. Launch Complex: CARN2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 154.
  • Falling sphere Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 May 11 - 07:30 GMT - Launch Site: Carnarvon. Launch Complex: CARN2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 163.
  • Falling sphere Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 44 km (27 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1965 May 11 - 20:40 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL361.
  • Sphere / Li Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 181 km (112 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 May 13 - 16:05 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL139.
  • Electron density Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 187 km (116 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 May 19 - 05:25 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL138.
  • Solar X-rays / Electron density Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 179 km (111 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 May 25 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 June 8 - 08:31 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 172.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 106 km (65 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 June 9 - 08:32 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 171.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 July 1 - 01:45 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL106.
  • Solar X-rays / Ionosphere Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 July 7 - 08:37 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 174.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 105 km (65 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 July 14 - 11:08 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL48.
  • Stellar ultraviolet / Attitude Ultraviolet astronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 182 km (113 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 July 29 - 01:15 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL105. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Solar X-rays / Ionosphere Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1965 August 3 - 08:52 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 177.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 September 9 - 04:20 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 SL88B.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 221 km (137 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 October 5 - 09:27 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 178.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 October 18 - 11:23 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL39.
  • Airglow Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 205 km (127 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 October 20 - 05:20 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 AC SL306.
  • LUX Solar AC4 Solar x-ray and ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 214 km (132 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 November 9 - 09:58 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 179.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 November 19 - 04:54 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL130.
  • Solar X-rays / SpE / Li Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 138 km (85 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 December 6 - 10:24 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 151.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 December 9 - 13:05 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 305.
  • Lunar ultraviolet Ozone Ultraviolet astronomy / aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 85 km (52 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1965 December 13 - 10:08 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL131.
  • Solar X-rays / SpE / Li Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 January 26 - 10:32 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 176.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 February 2 - 23:15 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 AC SL307.
  • LUX Solar AC5 Solar x-ray and ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 216 km (134 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 February 23 - 10:06 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 186.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 March 16 - 23:50 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 SL581.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 221 km (137 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 March 22 - 09:38 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 181.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 April 20 - 02:30 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark 2 SL582.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 172 km (106 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 April 21 - 00:06 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark 2 SL583.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 193 km (119 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 May 5 - 04:14 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 AC SL304.
  • Solar X-rays / La / Cell test Solar x-ray and ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 203 km (126 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 May 17 - 08:42 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 188.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 May 31 - 19:19 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL422.
  • Antenna / Plasma waves Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 161 km (100 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 June 2 - 08:34 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL327.
  • Solar ultraviolet / Ozone Aeronomy / solar ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 176 km (109 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 June 9 - 08:33 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL328.
  • Solar ultraviolet / Ozone Aeronomy / solar ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 184 km (114 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 June 15 - 08:35 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 185.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 June 23 - 01:38 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL421.
  • Antenna / Plasma waves Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 July 19 - 08:48 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 187.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 July 28 - 00:51 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 SL88C.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 213 km (132 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 August 23 - 09:04 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 189.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 August 28 - 09:04 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 189.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 August 30 - 10:05 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 312.
  • Lunar ultraviolet Ozone Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 91 km (56 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1966 September 27 - 09:22 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 190.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 October 25 - 09:06 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL321.
  • Electron ne / T Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 211 km (131 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 October 25 - 11:11 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 1. LV Configuration: Skylark 1 SL322.
  • Electron ne / T Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 October 27 - 08:47 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL325.
  • Electron ne / T Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 173 km (107 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 October 27 - 10:25 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 2. LV Configuration: Skylark 2 SL323.
  • Electron ne / T Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 212 km (131 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 October 27 - 13:35 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL324.
  • Electron ne / T Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 November 1 - 09:48 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: HAD. LV Configuration: HAD 191.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 November 10 - 22:35 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Long Tom. LV Configuration: Long Tom LT16.
  • Gosling flight Solar Ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 November 18 - 01:05 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 AC SL481. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 142 km (88 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1966 December 8 - 14:57 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 AC SL405. FAILURE: Failure.
  • LUX / Culham Solar AC6 Solar x-ray and ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1966 December 14 - 06:33 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL581A.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 164 km (101 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 March 14 - 06:00 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 AC SL406.
  • LUX / Culham Solar AC7 Solar x-ray and ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 April 4 - 00:32 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 SL426.
  • X-ray survey / ne Solar x-ray / ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 220 km (130 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 April 10 - 10:51 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL118.
  • X-ray survey / airglow X-ray astronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 167 km (103 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 April 12 - 12:32 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL119.
  • X-ray survey / airglow X-ray astronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 April 20 - 22:36 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 SL425.
  • X-ray survey / ne Solar x-ray / ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 218 km (135 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 April 27 - 04:31 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 AC SL682.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 203 km (126 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 August 8 - 03:28 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 AC SL305.
  • Solar spectra Solar x-ray and ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 182 km (113 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 August 16 - 06:36 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL581B.
  • Test mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 August 24 - 10:05 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL521.
  • Geocorona? Ultraviolet astronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 178 km (110 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 August 29 - 10:01 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL522.
  • Geocorona? Ultraviolet astronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 124 km (77 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 November 1 - 04:30 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 AC SL407.
  • LUX / Culham Solar AC8 Solar x-ray and ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 209 km (129 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 November 14 - 05:27 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL423.
  • B field / Ultraviolet Abs Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 178 km (110 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 November 17 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL424.
  • B field / Ultraviolet Abs Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 178 km (110 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1967 November 29 - 04:49 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA8. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Redstone. Model: Sparta. LV Configuration: SPARTA 2029/SV-10.
  • Wresat 1 Payload: Wresat / BE-3. Mass: 45 kg (99 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Atmosphere. Spacecraft: Wresat. Agency: WRE. Perigee: 198 km (123 mi). Apogee: 1,252 km (777 mi). Inclination: 83.30 deg. Period: 99.30 min. COSPAR: 1967-118A. USAF Sat Cat: 3054. Decay Date: 1968-01-10. Weapons Research Establishment Satellite; solar radiation, upper atmosphere data. WRESAT 1 launched for upper atmosphere and space research at 1419 h central standard time, from Woomera, South Australia. Launch vehicle based on Redstone. References: 2, 6. Level: 1.
1967 December 1 - 06:08 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL422A.
  • UK SL422A test Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 181 km (112 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aero High. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1968 February 8 - 06:01 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 6. LV Configuration: Skylark 6 SL583A.
  • UK SL583A test Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 March 20 - 04:57 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 SL408.
  • LUX / Culham Solar AC9 Solar x-ray and ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 217 km (134 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 May 31 - 08:49 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL762.
  • Grenades / TMA release Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 242 km (150 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 May 31 - 20:39 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL761.
  • Grenades / TMA release Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 238 km (147 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 June 12 - 10:30 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 5C. LV Configuration: Skylark-5C SL723.
  • X-ray survey X-ray astronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 184 km (114 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 July 8 - 06:05 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 AC SL403.
  • Virgo X-ray X-ray astronomy mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 July 24 - 01:41 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 5C. LV Configuration: Skylark-5C SL523.
  • Electron profile Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 258 km (160 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 August 6 - 01:55 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 5C. LV Configuration: Skylark-5C SL524.
  • Electron profile Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 234 km (145 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 August 29 - 19:43 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 AC SL501.
  • UK SL501 Ionosphere / solar x-rays mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 210 km (130 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 October 9 - 04:58 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 1. LV Configuration: Skylark 1 SL791R.
  • UK SL791R test Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 106 km (65 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 November 28 - 18:51 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aero High. LV Configuration: Aero High AH1007.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 December 5 - 00:35 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3 AC. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 AC SL601.
  • Ultraviolet solar camera Solar ultraviolet mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 182 km (113 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 December 7 - 04:33 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL725.
  • B / Ion / Te Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 154 km (95 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1968 December 12 - 18:47 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aero High. LV Configuration: Aero High AH1005/3.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1969 January 21 - 04:19 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 6. LV Configuration: Skylark 6 SL781. FAILURE: Failure.
  • UK SL781 Solar x-ray mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1969 January 23 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2 SL. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7C. LV Configuration: Skylark-7C SL726.
  • B / Ion / Te Ionosphere mission Agency: WRE/RAE. Apogee: 149 km (92 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1969 April 16 - 14:45 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 65 km (40 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1969 April 18 - 14:37 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 52 km (32 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1969 April 21 - 14:37 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 62 km (38 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1969 April 23 - 14:23 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 66 km (41 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1969 April 24 - 14:15 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 64 km (39 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1969 April 27 - 19:53 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 63 km (39 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1969 April 29 - 14:00 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 62 km (38 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1969 May 1 - 20:27 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 60 km (37 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1969 May 3 - 19:56 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 59 km (36 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1969 May 3 - 13:52 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 64 km (39 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1969 September 23 - 14:40 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 62 km (38 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1969 September 26 - 15:10 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 31 km (19 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1969 December 9 - 01:41 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra. LV Configuration: Kookaburra 138.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 73 km (45 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aero High. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 January 23 - 11:31 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC2W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Thor Delta N6. LV Configuration: Thor Delta N6 542/D76.
  • Oscar 5 Program: Oscar. Payload: Australis-Oscar 5. Mass: 18 kg (39 lb). Class: Communications. Type: Amateur Radio. Spacecraft: Oscar. Agency: Australi. Perigee: 1,434 km (891 mi). Apogee: 1,478 km (918 mi). Inclination: 101.80 deg. Period: 115.00 min. COSPAR: 1970-008B. USAF Sat Cat: 4321. Australis-OSCAR 5 was launched piggyback with ITOS-1 (TIROS-M weather satellite. Weight 17.7 kg (9 kg of which was battery mass). Box shaped 304 x 431 x 152 mm. 2 meter monopole and 10 meter dipole antennas. It was the first amateur satellite to be remotely controlled. Built by students at The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Battery powered, Australis-OSCAR 5 transmitted telemetry on both 2 meter (144.050 MHz at 50 mW) and 10 meter (29.450 MHz at 250 mW) bands that operated for 23 and 46 days respectively. Passive magnetic attitude stabilization was performed by carrying two bar magnets to align with the Earth's magnetic field in order to provide a favorable antenna footprint. The University of Melbourne compiled tracking reports from hundreds of stations in 27 countries. References: 2, 6. Level: 1.
1970 March 6 - 02:31 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra. LV Configuration: Kookaburra 140.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 93 km (57 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 March 10 - 03:33 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra. LV Configuration: Kookaburra 139.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 88 km (54 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 March 10 - 14:36 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 March 12 - 03:48 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra. LV Configuration: Kookaburra 141.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 80 km (49 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 March 12 - 14:00 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 March 13 - 14:36 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 March 14 - 14:20 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 March 16 - 02:29 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra. LV Configuration: Kookaburra 142.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 38 km (23 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 March 16 - 14:12 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 March 18 - 14:16 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 March 20 - 14:30 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 March 22 - 15:41 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 March 23 - 14:30 GMT - Launch Site: Gan Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Meteorological mission Agency: WRE?. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 April 16 - 10:02 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo COCKATOO 0102.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1970 April 16 - 06:38 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo COCKATOO 0101.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1970 May 21 - 02:56 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra. LV Configuration: Kookaburra 143.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 85 km (52 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 May 21 - 10:15 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo COCKATOO 0104.
  • Lunar ultraviolet Ozone Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 96 km (59 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 May 26 - 03:38 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra. LV Configuration: Kookaburra 144.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 87 km (54 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 May 26 - 07:00 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo COCKATOO 0103.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1970 July 14 - 03:47 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra. LV Configuration: Kookaburra 146.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 85 km (52 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1970 October 21 - 09:39 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 106.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1970 November 6 - 03:36 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 108.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1970 November 12 - 11:00 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 105.
  • Lunar ultraviolet Ozone Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 104 km (64 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1971 March 2 - 10:08 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 110.
  • MPE Barium release? Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 218 km (135 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1971 March 3 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aero High. LV Configuration: Aero High AH5.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 178 km (110 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1971 March 3 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aero High. LV Configuration: Aero High AH4.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 178 km (110 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1971 May 18 - 08:39 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 112.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1971 July 19 - 08:43 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 1016.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1971 August 24 - 09:05 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 1017.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1971 September 20 - 09:18 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 1018.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1971 October 18 - 09:38 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 1019.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1971 November 8 - 09:54 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 1022.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1971 December 15 - 10:32 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 1025.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1972 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Aero High. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 0 km ( mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1972 February 3 - 10:27 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 1023.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1972 February 23 - 10:06 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 1024.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1972 March 22 - 09:33 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 1026.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1972 April 19 - 10:01 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 1027.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1972 May 18 - 08:37 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 1030.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1972 May 29 - 10:34 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 1014.
  • Fields mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1972 June 15 - 08:31 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 1033.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1973 January 25 - 01:15 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 122 km (75 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1973 August 14 - 08:58 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 4001.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 121 km (75 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1973 September 19 - 09:17 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra. LV Configuration: Kookaburra 2007.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 121 km (75 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1973 Q4 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Lorikeet.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1973 October 17 - 09:33 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra. LV Configuration: Kookaburra 2008.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 118 km (73 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1973 October 22 - 09:38 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cockatoo. LV Configuration: Cockatoo 4002.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 138 km (85 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1973 November 21 - 10:08 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra. LV Configuration: Kookaburra 2009.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1974? - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Lorikeet.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1974? - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Lorikeet.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1975 December 4 - 13:52 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Corella. LV Configuration: Corella C1002.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 220 km (130 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1976 February 24 - 21:30 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Lorikeet. LV Configuration: Lorikeet 2013.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1976 April 29 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Corella.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1976 June 30 - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kookaburra.
  • Aeronomy mission Agency: WRE. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1985 August 27 - 10:58 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. LV Configuration: Space Shuttle 51-I.
  • Aussat A1 Program: Aussat. Payload: Aussat A1 [PAM-D]. Mass: 1,260 kg (2,770 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: Aussat. Perigee: 35,922 km (22,320 mi). Apogee: 35,934 km (22,328 mi). Inclination: 7.00 deg. Period: 1,443.30 min. COSPAR: 1985-076B. USAF Sat Cat: 15993. Completed Operations Date: 1993-08-24. Released by STS 51I 8/27/85. Aussat A1 was decommissioned in early 1993 at the ned of its nominal life. It is currently in a non-synchronous graveyard orbit.. It spent its active life at 160 deg. E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 160 deg E in 1985-1993 As of 5 September 2001 located at 174.28 deg W drifting at 1.831 deg W per day. As of 2007 Feb 27 located at 120.19E drifting at 1.838W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. Level: 1.
1985 November 27 - 00:29 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. LV Configuration: Space Shuttle 61-B.
  • Aussat A2 Program: Aussat. Payload: Aussat A2 [PAM-D]. Mass: 1,259 kg (2,775 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: Aussat. Perigee: 35,866 km (22,286 mi). Apogee: 35,886 km (22,298 mi). Inclination: 6.70 deg. Period: 1,440.70 min. COSPAR: 1985-109C. USAF Sat Cat: 16275. Released by STS 61B 11/28/85; 156 deg E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 156 deg E in 1985-1993; 164 deg E in 1993-1999 As of 1 September 2001 located at 24.67 deg W drifting at 1.153 deg W per day. As of 2007 Feb 27 located at 133.30E drifting at 1.163W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. Level: 1.
1987 September 16 - 00:45 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane. Model: Ariane 3. LV Configuration: Ariane 3 V19.
  • Aussat A3 Program: Aussat. Payload: Aussat K3. Mass: 1,195 kg (2,634 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Agency: Aussat. Perigee: 35,781 km (22,233 mi). Apogee: 35,794 km (22,241 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,436.20 min. COSPAR: 1987-078A. USAF Sat Cat: 18350. Australian domestic communications; 164 deg E. Communication satellite. Launching states: Australia and France. Longitude 164 deg E +/- 0.5. (orbit given is geocentric 42164 km, which corresponds to altitude 35787 km). The satellite mass was 655 kg at beginning of life for an Ariane mission only on-station after the apogee motor had fired and station acquisition fuel was expended. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 164 deg E in 1987-1993; 156 deg E in 1993-1995; 152 deg E in 1995-1999 As of 4 September 2001 located at 163.96 deg E drifting at 0.005 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 31.52E drifting at 0.011E degrees per day. References: 2, 6. Level: 1.
1992 August 13 - 23:00 GMT - Launch Site: Xichang. Launch Complex: LC2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: CZ. Model: CZ-2E. LV Configuration: Chang Zheng 2E CZ2E-2 (28).
  • Optus B1 Program: Aussat. Payload: Aussat B1. Mass: 2,760 kg (6,080 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 601. Agency: Optus. Perigee: 35,774 km (22,228 mi). Apogee: 35,800 km (22,200 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. COSPAR: 1992-054A. USAF Sat Cat: 22087. Stationed at 160 deg E. Commercial communications. Longitude 160 +/- 0.05 deg E. Launched fromn China. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 160 deg E in 1992-1999 As of 1 September 2001 located at 159.98 deg E drifting at 0.009 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 163.63E drifting at 0.044E degrees per day. References: 2, 6. Level: 1.
1992 December 21 - 11:21 GMT - Launch Site: Xichang. Launch Complex: LC2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: CZ. Model: CZ-2E. LV Configuration: Chang Zheng 2E CZ2E-3 (30). FAILURE: Shortcomings in the guidance system lead to the vehicle not anticipating the true effects of horizontal wind-shear once the mountains surrounding the launch site were cleared. This caused the nose fairing to collapse 45 seconds after launch.
  • Aussat B2 / Optus B2 Program: Aussat. Payload: Optus B2 / Star 63F. Mass: 2,760 kg (6,080 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 601. Agency: Hughes. Perigee: 206 km (128 mi). Apogee: 816 km (507 mi). Inclination: 28.10 deg. Period: 94.90 min. COSPAR: 1992-090A. USAF Sat Cat: 22278. Decay Date: 1995-06-29. Despite collapse of the nose fairing and near-desctruction of the payload, the launch vehicle continued on to place the wreckage of Optus-B2, and the Star-63F Kick-Motor into low earth orbit. References: 2, 6. Level: 1.
1994 August 27 - 23:10 GMT - Launch Site: Xichang. Launch Complex: LC2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: CZ. Model: CZ-2E. LV Configuration: Chang Zheng 2E CZ2E-4 (35).
  • Optus B3 Program: Aussat. Mass: 2,760 kg (6,080 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 601. Agency: Optus. Perigee: 35,718 km (22,194 mi). Apogee: 35,855 km (22,279 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. COSPAR: 1994-055A. USAF Sat Cat: 23227. Telephone; TV; mobile communications; air traffic control. Stationed at 156 deg deg E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 152 deg E in 1994-1995; 156 deg E in 1995-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 156.00 deg E drifting at 0.007 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 151.97E drifting at 0.007W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. Level: 1.
1998 July 10 - 06:30 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC45/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Zenit. Model: Zenit-2.
  • WESTPAC Mass: 24 kg (52 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Geodetic. Spacecraft: GFZ-1. Manufacturer: RKA/EOS. Agency: WPLTN. Perigee: 815 km (506 mi). Apogee: 819 km (508 mi). Inclination: 98.80 deg. Period: 101.20 min. COSPAR: 1998-043E. USAF Sat Cat: 25398. Formerly known as WPLTN-1, this geodesy satellite was a copy of Potsdam's GFZ-1 satellite, a sphere covered with laser retroreflectors, with a different `Fizeau' corner cube design. It serves as a target for the Western Pacific Laser Tracking Network (WPLTN) and is a joint project of Electro Optic Systems of Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia, and the Russian Space Agency. Diameter is 0.24m. References: 2. Level: 1.
2001 October 30 - 02:31 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Mk 70 Orion. LV Configuration: Terrier Mk 70 Orion T-Orion 5A. FAILURE: Failure.
  • Hyshot 1 'Hilary' Technology mission Agency: UQU. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). First launch attempt in the HyShot Flight Program. The scramjet payload was to be used to verify pressure measurements made of supersonic combustion in The University of Queensland's T4 shock tunnel by those made in an actual flight. A failure of stabilising fins meant that the rocket fell far short of the planned 330-km apogee and the scramjet experiment was not conducted. References: 2. Level: 1.
2002 July 30 - 02:05 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Mk 70 Orion.
  • Hyshot 2 'Hans' Technology mission Agency: UQU. Apogee: 314 km (195 mi). In the second launch of the HyShot program, the Terrier-Orion Mk70 rocket boosted the payload, which remain attached to the second stage Orion motor, toward a planned apogee of 330 km. After peaking at 314 km, the trajectory was designed so that the payload was moving at Mach 7.6 between 35 km and 23 km on the way down, at which point the measurements of supersonic combustion were made. This was claimed to be the first successful test of a scramjet in flight. References: 2. Level: 1.
2002 December 14 - 23:04 GMT - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: Y. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: H-2. Model: H-IIA 202. LV Configuration: H-2A-202 s/n 3F.
  • FedSat Mass: 58 kg (127 lb). Class: Communications. Manufacturer: Cooperative Research Centre for Satellite Systems. Agency: Centre for Satellite Systems (Australia). Perigee: 791 km (491 mi). Apogee: 805 km (500 mi). Inclination: 98.70 deg. Period: 100.80 min. COSPAR: 2002-056C. USAF Sat Cat: 27599. FedSat contained high-tech communication, space science, navigation and computing equipment and was intended to help bring broadband Internet services to remote parts of Australia. Data from its three-year mission was to be shared between Japan and Australia. References: 2, 552, 554. Level: 1.
2003 June 11 - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5. Model: Ariane 5G. LV Configuration: Ariane 5G V161 (515).
  • Optus and Defence 1 Mass: 4,725 kg (10,416 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: FS-1300. Perigee: 35,770 km (22,220 mi). Apogee: 35,803 km (22,246 mi). Inclination: 0.10 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. COSPAR: 2003-028A. USAF Sat Cat: 27830. Satellite jointly owned by Singtel Optus Pty and the Australian Dept. of Defense. Previous satellites in the series were purely civilian and didn't carry the dedicated defence communications equipment. Prime contractor for the satellie was Mitsubishi, using a Loral FS-1300 bus with UHF, X-band and Ka-band communications transponders. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 109.87E drifting at 0.009W degrees per day. References: 2. Level: 1.
2006 March 25 - 03:15 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Mk 70 Orion.
  • HyShot 3 Agency: UQU. Apogee: 325 km (201 mi). The 100-kg test British-design scramjet engine was boosted to an altitude of 314 km during a 10-minute flight. It and the attached second stage then were re-oriented to point back to the Earth. The scramjet was successfully ignited at a speed of Mach 8 in the tiny six-second window of opportunity shortly before impact. References: 2. Level: 1.
2006 March 30 - 02:40 GMT - Launch Site: Woomera. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Mk 70 Orion.
  • Hyshot 4 (JAXA) Agency: UQU. Apogee: 290 km (180 mi). A repeat of the test four days earlier, this time with a Japanese-designed scramjet. The nosecone of the rocket failed to jettison and therefore scramjet ignition was not achieved. The scramjet and second stage remains were located in the desert and recovered after only 20 minutes of searching. References: 2. Level: 1.
2006 October 13 - 20:56 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5. Model: Ariane 5ECA. LV Configuration: Ariane 5ECA V173 (533).
  • Optus D1 Payload: Star-2. Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Star bus. Manufacturer: Orbital. Agency: Optus. Perigee: 35,775 km (22,229 mi). Apogee: 35,797 km (22,243 mi). Inclination: 0.0400 deg. Period: 1,436.09 min. COSPAR: 2006-043B. USAF Sat Cat: 29495. Direct television broadcast to the Australian market. As of 2007 Mar 7 located at 159.99E drifting at 0.005W degrees per day. References: 2. Level: 1.
2007 October 5 - 22:02 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5. Model: Ariane 5GS. LV Configuration: Ariane 5GS V178 (526).
  • Optus D-2 Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Star bus. Manufacturer: Orbital. Agency: Optus. Perigee: 35,862 km (22,283 mi). Apogee: 35,889 km (22,300 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,440.70 min. COSPAR: 2007-044A. USAF Sat Cat: 32252. Ku-band satellite designed to deliver television, internet, communications, and data services to Australia and New Zealand. After deployment of the two satellites, the EPS third stage made a brief burn at 23:28 GMT to make the first in-flight test the Aestus engine's restart capability. This was to be used in 2008 in the first launch of the ATV ISS resupply spacecraft. References: 2. Level: 1.
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