"Australia was the third country to launch a satellite from it's own territory"
We had people with vision, but lacked forward thinking politicians.
Opportunity missed.
This group is running into some issues, but need to credit them for having a go.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-16/qld-gilmour-space-rocket-launch-postponed-bowen-vegemite/105299468
