Australian company Southern Launch will send a Taiwanese rocket into space in Australia’s first major launch since the 1960s. Taiwanese company tiSPACE will launch its Hapith I—a ten meter rocket—from Southern Launch’s complex, 680km west of Adelaide later this year. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Christian Porter, announced the launch approval on Aug. 23, saying it marked a significant milestone for the local industry. “This is an important outcome in establishing Australia’s commercial launch capability and demonstrating what our country can offer to the international space sector,” Porter said. “Space is a significant global growth market that will support Australia’s economic future through big investment, new technologies, and job growth across multiple industries.” After Taiwan’s unsuccessful launch at a site in Taitung County on Feb. 13 last year due to unsuitable weather, the island state decided to launch its commercial rocket from wholly Australian-owned company Southern Launch. Chief executive Lloyd …