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Southern Launch
An innovative space company providing the infrastructure and logistics support for orbital and sub-orbital launches of satellites and space payloads
About Southern Launch
Southern Launch is a pioneering company in the space exploration sector, offering comprehensive launch services from the Southern Hemisphere. The company provides end-to-end solutions for space missions, including bespoke launch and return services. Southern Launch operates primarily from its state-of-the-art Koonibba Test Range in Australia, which is recognized for its ability to support the return of space technology to Earth. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including international rocket manufacturers like South Korea's UNASTELLA Corporation, which has signed an agreement for multiple launches per year from Southern Launch's facilities.
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Southern Launch operates in the rapidly growing space industry, focusing on providing reliable and safe launch services. The business model revolves around offering a full-service package that includes regulatory compliance, mission preparation, and operational support. Revenue is generated through contracts with space technology companies and governmental agencies that require launch services for their missions.
The company is committed to expanding space exploration capabilities from the Southern Hemisphere and is actively involved in developing new technologies and fostering talent within the Australian space industry. Southern Launch's team comprises experts in engineering, project management, corporate support, and operations, all dedicated to delivering high-quality launch services.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Adelaide, Australia
- Employees
- 34
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 57.5/100
- Industry
- Space
- Sector
- Space, Space Tech, Launch Vehicles, Space Transportation, Space Upstream, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jun 2026 | $16M | $65M | Nicholas Moore · Australian National Reconstruction Fund · Alex Harvey · Brindabella & Company | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Mar 2025 | $0 | — | Brindabella & Company | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Southern Launch is 12K monthly website visits, down 7.7% over the last three months. Southern Launch's team grew 30.8% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Australian Space Agency
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
- BCBrindabella & Company
Nicholas Moore
Australian National Reconstruction Fund
Alex Harvey
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Waratah Seed Space
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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