Australia Sees First Commercial Space Reentry

Varda Space Industries W-2 Spacecraft is Back on Earth

For the first time, a spacecraft has reentered the Earth's atmosphere and landed in Australia. The Varda Space Industries W-2 spacecraft returned to Earth last week, touching down at the Koonibba Test Range after six weeks in orbit.

"This mission marks an incredible step forward for Australia as a focal point for reentries."
Lloyd Damp, Southern Launch

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