WRESAT
SPARTA
Weapons Research Establishment
Launch Status
SuccessMission
WRESAT
- Type: Astrophysics
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Australian satellite carrying four astrophysics experiments.
Location
Launch Area 8
RAAF Woomera Range Complex
Launch Area 8 has witnessed the launch of 1 rockets, including 1 orbital launch attempts, while RAAF Woomera Range Complex, has been the site for 6 rocket launches.
Rocket
Chrysler SPARTA
The Sparta was a three-stage rocket that launched Australia’s first Earth satellite, WRESAT, on 29 November 1967.
Agency
Weapons Research Establishment
The Weapons Research Establishment was an Australian government entity dedicated to providing science and technology support for Australia’s defence and national security needs.
