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Liam
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Endeavour Aerospace
Endeavour Aerospace is launching a sounding rocket with the UNSW Rocketry Team to 72,750 feet (ft) above mean sea level (AMSL) from Caradoc Station, which is 12 nautical miles (n mile) NNE of White Cliffs, NSW.
The issue
Temporary restricted airspace extending radially 16 n mile from 30.6750S 143.2152E (30°40'30.0"S 143°12'54.7"E) with vertical limits from surface (SFC) to unlimited (UNL) will be established on 23 March 2026, 24 March 2026, and 25 March 2026.
Temporary restricted area (TRA) activation timing:
- 23 March 2026: 0800 – 1900 Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) (UTC+11)
- 24 March 2026: 0800 – 1900 AEDT (UTC+11)
- 25 March 2026: 0800 – 1900 AEDT (UTC+11)
Purpose
Endeavour Aerospace is seeking stakeholder input concerning the following, please provide feedback as this will ensure consideration can be made on such issues during the assessment process including safety, environment, national security, equity of airspace, and any activities scheduled for the same volume of airspace over the same period.
Proposal
Endeavour Aerospace is seeking to conduct a high-powered rocket launch at Caradoc Station approximately 12 n miles NNE of White Cliffs, NSW, on 23 March 2026, 24 March 2026, and 25 March 2026.
Two TRAs are proposed within 16 n mile from 30.6750S 143.2152E (30°40'30.0"S 143°12'54.7"E). The Class G TRA will have vertical limits of SFC to FL125, and Endeavour Aerospace will act as the controlling authority for that volume. The second TRA for controlled airspace will have vertical limits of FL125 to UNL and Airservices Australia Operations Management will act as the controlling authority.
Aviation State Engagement Forum (AvSEF) members should check Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) closer to the date to confirm whether the activity is proceeding. The proponent is in the process of conducting a consultation regarding the activity with known airspace users such as commercial airlines and other stakeholders. The sounding rocket is intended to be launched on 23 March 2026 with the remaining two dates being weather contingencies.
In addition to this, Class G Airspace will be monitored for aircraft before and during the launch activities. This will include maintaining a visual watch of the airspace, monitoring very high frequency (VHF) radio transmissions, and finally monitoring automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) transmissions from the area.
Please note that the TRA dimensions mentioned in this consultation are estimates and are subject to change.
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