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Rocket launches are proposed up to approximately 110,000 feet from 18 May to 23 May 2026.
The issue
A Temporary Restricted Area (TRA) is proposed for rocket launching. The TRA is an oblong shape approximately 39 nautical miles (NM) East-West, and 26NM North-South.
Proposal
Rocket launches are proposed at Tolarno Station, which is approximately 31NM South East from Menindee Aerodrome. Between 3 and 6 launches will occur between 18 May 2026 and 23 May 2026. Launch altitudes will range from 25,000 feet (ft) to approximately 110,000 ft.
The rockets will be launched separately in launch windows between 0900 – 1700 local time (Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC + 10)). The multiple windows are due to potential preparation delays and adverse weather conditions.
As part of the procedures for the launch activity, a process will be established with Airservices Australia for notifications of each rocket launched into controlled airspace. This will confirm activation of the TRA and ensure no objection to the launch timing.
Additionally, Class G Airspace will be monitored for aircraft before and during the launch activities.
To mitigate residual airspace risks posed by the activity, a TRA is proposed from surface (SFC) to Flight Level (FL) 125 within Class G airspace, and from FL125 to the maximum altitude in the controlled airspace above.
Please see the table below, showing the polygon coordinates of the proposed TRA.
|
Latitude |
Longitude |
|---|---|
|
-33.0023497722 |
142.6359043825 |
|
-33.0210478849 |
143.0997567421 |
|
-32.9680368383 |
143.1486839231 |
|
-32.7722417289 |
143.1718233368 |
|
-32.6519815830 |
143.1098269985 |
|
-32.5852166576 |
142.9168136668 |
|
-32.5853668622 |
142.7433671264 |
|
-32.6748195683 |
142.4237573861 |
|
-32.8138969276 |
142.3906466756 |
|
-33.0023497722 |
142.6359043825 |
The following information is relevant to the proposed Notice to Airmen (NOTAM):
TRA - Class G
Lateral Limits: The TRA is centred on -32.795133° (32° 47' 42.48"S), 142.792231 (142° 47' 32"E) and is an oblong shape approximately 39nm East-West, and 26nm North-South.
Vertical Limits: SFC to FL125
Controlling Authority: Victorian Rocketry Association.
TRA - CTA
Lateral Limits: The TRA is centred on -32.795133° (32° 47' 42.48"S), 142.792231 (142° 47' 32"E) and is an oblong shape approximately 39nm East-West, and 26nm North-South.
Vertical Limits: FL125 to UNL
Controlling Authority: Airservices Operations Management.
Please see images below:
Aviation State Engagement Forum members should check NOTAMs closer to the date to confirm whether the activity will proceed.