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It would be capable of deploying small satellites into low-Earth orbit, according to the company.
The company’s goal is to provide tech that will lead to safer aircraft operations as space-based surveillance can provide broader coverage of the ground.
Southern Launch’s CEO, Lloyd Damp, told the Space Connect Podcast the facility is aiming to execute 36 launches a year when finalised, compared with the legendary US site’s 40.
Following its launch from New Zealand in March this year, and under the control of UNSW Canberra, the M2 has now split into two smaller CubeSats (M2-A and M2-B) and will now continue to orbit in formation flying.
The UNSW Canberra City-based business hopes its air traffic management satellites will lead to safety improvements for aircraft flying all over the world.
Sir Richard blasted off to the edge of space on his Virgin Galactic space-plane on Sunday, in the company’s 22nd successful spaceflight, and fourth crewed flight to space.
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