Australian Sub-Orbital Launch Co.
ASOL delivers unparalleled, vertically integrated responsive launch services across the full commercial launch value chain. We provide end-to-end sub-orbital mission solutions, from sourcing and operating launch vehicles powered by Black Sky Industries’ Vector range of solid-propellant rockets, through to regulatory approvals, range operations, and full-service launch campaigns.
Our depth of experience enables rapid mission development and complete control of mission performance at every stage, ensuring reliable outcomes from concept through to launch and completion.
Capabilities.
Responsive Launch & Private Ranges
Our managed, responsive launch services include regulatory approvals and access to multiple Black Sky–operated launch ranges, including the 3-million-acre Outback Space Port in south-western Queensland, Australia.
Launch Vehicle Development
Can’t BYO rocket? Our vertically integrated launch vehicle design and development service is delivered through our partnership with Black Sky Industries to meet any mission profile. From customised propellant characterisation and rocket motor design to tailored airframe and launch vehicle development we can tailor launch vehicles to meet any customer mission profile.
Range Safety and Hazard Analysis
ASOL maintains one of the most experienced range operations teams globally, delivering robust and proven launch safety management. Our team routinely conducts comprehensive range safety and hazard analysis, implementing rigorous processes and procedures to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable launch operations across every campaign.
Range Operations.
We delivers world-class range operations capability, underpinned by deep operational experience and a proven track record of responsive launch campaigns. Our senior team brings a combined 30+ years of hands-on range and launch operations experience, having successfully supported customers and partners across Australia, Europe, and North America.
ASOL offers comprehensive range access services backed by one of the most experienced range operations teams globally, enabling reliable and repeatable launch cadences. Our team is highly experienced across the full lifecycle of range operations, from pre-launch regulatory approvals, licensing, safety case development, and compliance, through to detailed campaign planning, execution, and onsite launch operations.
We provide end-to-end support including launch control, mission planning, countdown operations, and execution, ensuring every campaign is delivered safely, efficiently, and to schedule.
100+ missions
50+ launch vehicles designed
multi-mission launch infrastructure.
Outback Space Port:
3 million+ acres
Our primary launch site, the Outback Space Port, located at ASOL’s MAXQ facility in Western Queensland, is one of the largest private launch ranges in the world, spanning over three million acres.
The site has a proven track record of regulatory approvals and provides unique sub-orbital and horizontal launch capability, additionally supporting horizontal launch test campaigns with a range template exceeding 150 kilometres.
Contact Us.
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