Big rockets could launch a dozen times a year in initial Canterbury plan
3 sources·Updated October 8, 2026
Canterbury rocket launches
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- RNZ Environment·4h agoCanterbury-launched Tāwhaki rockets would have 'tiny impact' on skies - expert
The national aerospace centre is working on plans to launch a dozen rockets of up to 100 tonnes each a year from Kaitorete Spit.
Read at RNZ Environment → - RNZ National·1d agoBig rockets could launch a dozen times a year in initial Canterbury plan
The spaceport plan includes a 30m by 30m rocket pad being built to NASA standards, about 10km from State Highway 75 beside Lake Ellesmere Te Waihora.
Read at RNZ National → - Otago Daily Times·1d agoDozen rockets a year may be launched from Canterbury spaceportRead at Otago Daily Times →
