Christmas Island Asia Pacific Launch Facility, Australia
Key Data:
Start year
2001
Project type
Launch Systems
Base Country
Australia
Completion
2003
Total area of APSC
85ha
Total built area
25.5ha
Construction workforce
250-300 employees
Life span project
15-20 years
Rocket components
Fuel tank, oxygen tank, pressurisation system, rocket motors, steering system, dischargeable payload, launch adapters
Key Players:
Sponsor
Australian Government
Lead contractor
Samara Space Centre; Rosaviacosmos
Space vehicle construction
Rosaviacosmos
Finance
Australian Authorities
