JornHorizons t1_ix9jw00 wrote on November 21, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Reply to comment by Hot_Teen_Girl in Australia’s first rocket is set to launch into space in April 2023 by Soupjoe5

I think you mean 3rd! Do some research on Woomera.

Edit: In 1967, Australia became the third nation to design and launch a satellite to orbit the earth.

https://www.dst.defence.gov.au › in...

WRESAT — Weapons Research Establishment Satellite | DST

Screamingholt t1_ixcq8vw wrote on November 22, 2022 at 1:40 PM

I am glad this comment exists, disappointed it is so low. I don't understand why this is not taught in schools damnit.

JornHorizons t1_ixdeax2 wrote on November 22, 2022 at 4:35 PM

Unfortunately alot of Australian history is forgotten like this example. Yes we were helped by the US in having quite an exciting space facility in Woomera with many achievements completed & in a slight sense ahead of the game, but politics was brought in as usual & we stopped it all & relied on US space program(s). Now we're paying the cost & having to catch up again & by creating the ASA in 2018.