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To seek feedback on a proposed Temporary Restricted Airspace (TRA) supporting a high-powered rocket launch from 21 to 23 April 2023.
University of New South Wales (UNSW) Rocketry is seeking to conduct a high-powered rocket launch at Caradoc Station, approximately 16 nautical miles to the north of White Cliffs, NSW from 21 April to 23 April 2023. Aviation State Engagement Forum members should check NOTAMs closer to the date to confirm whether the activity is proceeding.
Known airspace users, such as commercial airlines and other stakeholders, are being consulted on the impacts of the proposed activity.
A single rocket launch to an apogee of FL350 is proposed in a launch window from 0900 – 1700 (local) on each day. The three launch windows are required due to possible delays.
Launch activity procedures include contacting Airservices at least 30 minutes prior to the intended launch, if entering controlled airspace, to confirm activation of the TRA and to ensure that there are no objections to the launch.
Additionally, Class G Airspace will be monitored for aircraft before and during the launch activities. This will include maintaining a visual watch of the airspace, as well as monitoring very high frequency (VHF) radio transmissions and automatic dependent surveillance–broadcast (ADS-B) activity in the area.
To mitigate residual airspace risks posed by the activity, a TRA is proposed from surface to FL125 within Class G airspace and from FL125 to FL350 in the controlled airspace above.