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Proposed rocket launch from surface (SFC) to an unlimited height (UNL) approx 12.5 nautical miles (n mile) to the north north east of White Cliffs Aerodrome.
Launch window is 16 December 2024 - 18 December 2024 inclusive.
The issue
A Temporary Restricted Area (TRA) extending 12 n mile from the launch site (30°39'53.316" S 143°11'46.686"E) from SFC to UNL will be established for the period inclusive of 16 December 2024 - 18 December 2024.
Approximate timings
- 16 December: 0630 - 1230 Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) (Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) + 11)
- 17 December: 0630 - 1230 AEDT (UTC + 11)
- 18 December: 0630 - 1230 AEDT (UTC + 11)
The 3-day launch window is required due to possible delays with the flight or due to adverse weather.
The vehicle flying is a two-stage sounding rocket developed for private research purposes.
Purpose
Endeavour Aerospace is seeking stakeholder input concerning the following, please provide feedback as this will ensure consideration can be made on such issues during the assessment process. Safety, environment, national security, equity of airspace, and any activities scheduled for the same volume of airspace over the same period.
Proposal
Endeavour Aerospace is seeking to conduct a high-powered rocket launch at Caradoc Station approximately 12.5 n mile to the north north east (NNE) of White Cliffs aerodrome on 16 December 2024 to 18 December 2024.
AvSEF members should check Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) closer to the date to confirm whether the activity is proceeding. The proponent is in the process of conducting a consultation regarding the activity with known airspace users such as commercial airlines and other stakeholders. A single rocket launch to an apogee of approx 71,000 feet is proposed in launch windows from 0630 - 1230 AEDT (UTC + 11) on each day.
The three launch windows are required due to possible delays with the flight or due to adverse weather. As part of procedures for the launch activity, contact will be made with Airservices at least 30 minutes before the flight of the rocket intended to be launched into controlled airspace to confirm activation of the TRA and that no objection to the timing of the launch exists.
In addition to this, Class G Airspace will be monitored for aircraft before and during the launch activities. This will include maintaining a visual watch of the airspace, monitoring Very High Frequency (VHF) Radio transmissions and finally monitoring automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast (ADS-B) Transmission from the area.
