Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA)

Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) is a space company based in Australia that aims to provide customized, flexible, and full-service access to space from the Arnhem Space Centre. Positioned at 12 degrees south of the equator, ELA offers proximity to the equator, enabling access to a wide range of orbits and inclinations, thereby providing significant operational freedom and economic benefits for rocket companies and their payload customers. The company's comprehensive suite of value-added services includes mission and launch planning, regulatory licensing and compliance assistance, launch preparation and conduct, recovery of vehicles/stages, payload management, and fuel storage and preparation. Founded in 2015, ELA completed its Phase 1 development and received a Series A investment from Paspalis on January 1, 2021. Positioned as the world’s premier multi-user commercial spaceport, ELA's offer of "You build the rockets... we'll take care of the rest" highlights its commitment to providing a world-class value proposition. With its low-cost base, equatorial launch benefits, scale, and flexible access to space, ELA stands as a promising player in the space industry, catering to the increasing demand for commercial space services. For media enquiries, ELA can be reached at [email protected] or +61 434 498 078.