Equatorial Launch Australia SISTINE Black Brant IX
About the SISTINE Mission
- Type: Astrophysics
- Orbit: Suborbital
The Suborbital Imaging Spectrograph for Transition region Irradiance from Nearby Exoplanet host stars (SISTINE) is a payload from the University of Colorado. Its objective is to study how light from stars affects the atmospheres of the planets around them, including the gases thought to be signs of life. For this flight, it will measure the ultraviolet light output from α Centauri A and B, two stars of the three-star α Centauri system that are the closest stars to our Sun.
Launch Pad & Location
Suborbital Launch Ramp
Arnhem Space Centre
The Suborbital Launch Ramp launch pad has hosted 3 rocket launches, including 0 orbital launch attempts. The Arnhem Space Centre launch site has been the location for 3 total rocket launches.
The Arnhem Space Centre was Australia's first commercial spaceport, located near Nhulunbuy, in Arnhem Land, Australia. It was owned and operated by Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), and was the site of NASA's first non-orbital sounding rocket launch from a commercial port outside the United States on 27 June 2022.
Magellan Aerospace Corporation Black Brant IX Rocket
The Black Brant IX is a Canadian-designed sounding rocket used by the CSA and NASA.
Learn more about the Magellan Aerospace Corporation Black Brant IX Rocket
About Equatorial Launch Australia
Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) is an Australian startup founded in 2015 to provide commercial space launches from the Arnhem Land spaceport.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Equatorial Launch Australia Black Brant IX SISTINE launch scheduled?
The Equatorial Launch Australia Black Brant IX SISTINE launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Equatorial Launch Australia Black Brant IX SISTINE mission launch from?
The Equatorial Launch Australia Black Brant IX rocket launched from Suborbital Launch Ramp at Arnhem Space Centre. The Arnhem Space Centre was Australia's first commercial spaceport, located near Nhulunbuy, in Arnhem Land, Australia. It was owned and operated by Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), and was the site of NASA's first non-orbital sounding rocket launch from a commercial port outside the United States on 27 June 2022.
What rocket was used for the SISTINE mission?
The SISTINE mission launched aboard a Equatorial Launch Australia Black Brant IX rocket. The Black Brant IX is a Canadian-designed sounding rocket used by the CSA and NASA. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Equatorial Launch Australia Black Brant IX SISTINE launch?
The Equatorial Launch Australia Black Brant IX SISTINE launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Equatorial Launch Australia Black Brant IX SISTINE launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Equatorial Launch Australia Black Brant IX launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the SISTINE mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Equatorial Launch Australia live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.