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Southern Launch

Space · Adelaide, Australia · Founded 2017

An innovative space company providing the infrastructure and logistics support for orbital and sub-orbital launches of satellites and space payloads MoreLess

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.

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.

Keywords: space exploration, launch services, Southern Hemisphere, bespoke solutions, Koonibba Test Range, regulatory compliance, mission preparation, space technology, Australian space industry, UNASTELLA Corporation.

Company overview

Southern Launch company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Adelaide, Australia
Employees
34
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
57.5
client focusb2btechnologyHardwaretechnologyDeep Techbusiness modelManufacturingsectorSpace TechsectorLaunch VehiclessectorSpace TransportationsectorSpace UpstreamsectorHard TechsectorDT and LSsectorscience-basedindustrySpace

Valuation & funding

Southern Launch funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
EARLY VCEquity / VC Jun 2026 $16M $65M Nicholas Moore · Australian National Reconstruction Fund · Alex Harvey · Brindabella & Company
EARLY VCEquity / VC Mar 2025 $0 Brindabella & Company
GRANTOther financing May 2022 $638K Australian Space Agency
SERIES AEquity / VC Jan 2020 $12M $48M Undisclosed
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 38
2025 26
2024 22
2023 26
2022 22
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Growth signals

Southern Launch website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits12K 3-month web change-7.7% 1-year team growth+30.8%
Monthly website visits64 observations · Oct 2020–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

Southern Launch compared with similar companies

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Starfighters SpaceOperating a commercial fleet of supersonic jets capable of Mach 2 flights to support high-altitude payload launches, hypersonic testing and aerospace services Cape Canaveral, United States Operational
OrienspaceAims to expand development space, allow people to enjoy space civilisation, and supplement global space launch capabilities Dongcheng District, China Operational
Orbit BoyAn on-demand microsatellite air launch system that can be flown wherever it’s needed to pick up and integrate the customer's payload, then launch it from a local airport in 24 hours London, United Kingdom Operational
QosmosysOrganizes a comprehensive and sustainable exploration and colonization of outer space by the humankind by creating better spacecraft and agile missions that will go to the Moon and beyond Singapore, Singapore Operational
Astra SpaceOn a mission to launch a new generation of space services to observe, connect and improve life on earth Alameda, United States Acquired
SceyeStratospheric infrastructure. Sceye is building the world’s most advanced, high-altitude platforms Moriarty, United States Operational
Pangea AerospaceCreated to lower the cost for accessing space for the small satellite market Barcelona, Spain Operational
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Talent graph

Southern Launch's talent

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Team profiled 4 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

6 investors on Southern Launch's cap table

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Seed 1 investor entered at this stage
Australian Space Agency
Series A 4 investors entered at this stage
Brindabella & Company
Nicholas Moore
Australian National Reconstruction Fund
Alex Harvey
Other known 1 additional known investor
Waratah Seed Space

Global footprint

Where Southern Launch has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇦🇺 Australia97.1%
🇺🇸 United States2.9%
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In the news

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Southern Launch

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