Aerial image of Arnhem Space Center in Northern Territory, Australia Image: NASA Aerial image of Arnhem Space Center in Northern Territory, Australia Image: NASA NASA CARRIED OUT its first ever launch from a commercial site in Australia yesterday, as part of plans to conduct studies that can only be carried out in the Southern Hemisphere.
According to NASA, the missions are part of efforts conduct astrophysics studies which are only possible within the Southern Hemisphere.Two of the missions will focus on Alpha Centauri A and B, which are two stars of the three-star Alpha Centauri system which are the closest to our sun. The mission was the first time NASA undertook a launch at a commercial facility outside the US and the first rocket launch in Australia since 1995.
#Open journalism No news is bad news Support The Journal Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to youZurbuchen said that the launch helps build on efforts taken by both NASA and Australia, including the planned launch of a lunar rover as early as 2026.
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