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Partnership Reaffirmed Between Varda Space, Southern Launch

Agreement Reached for 20 Reentries from Orbit Through 2028

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Tom Patton
Oct 16, 2025
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An agreement has been reached between Varda Space and Southern Launch to extend their partnership for 20 reentries into the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia through 2028.

“This contract is a vote of confidence in our team and our facilities.”
Lloyd Damp, Southern Launch

Since Varda’s W-2 and W-3 missions reentered in Feb. and May 2025, Varda and So…

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