Moody Space Centre

[Steven Pietrobon]

John Moody from the Moody Space Centre is trying to develop a launch site in Queensland.

https://www.facebook.com/moodyspacecentre/

They have made some interesting posts.

"When I was in Russia recently I met with Russian Federal Space Agency about leasing a Soyuz manned craft for Australia, the balls in their court."

https://www.facebook.com/moodyspacecentre/photos/a.286063101582026/1341470496041276/

"Russia and China agree to support Moody Space Centre in Rocket technology. (John Moody CEO)"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/133294990019598/permalink/3420295167986214/

"Interorbital Systems invest $1.5 million into Moody Space Centre in the form of a rocket and systems support. This is a huge step forward for both of us and promises to bear fruit."

https://www.facebook.com/moodyspacecentre/photos/a.286063101582026/1264016207120039/

"Moody Space Centre and #S.T.A.R. Industries NZ. Working together to win. This is our Raven Rocket."

https://www.facebook.com/moodyspacecentre/photos/a.286063101582026/1301540453367614/

[Steven Pietrobon]

John Moody is looking to launch Soyuz rockets carrying Soyuz spacecraft from Australia!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3131442646889309&set=gm.3509012949114435&type=3&theater&ifg=1

"In talks with Russia about leasing a Soyuz rocket for Australia"

"Khuong Nguyen: What is the planned payload and who will manufacture this payload?"
"John Moody: Khuong Nguyen manned"

"Khuong Nguyen: Also, where will the Soyuz be launched from?"
"John Moody: Khuong Nguyen Australia"

[cd-slam]

As I recall, when Arianespace signed an agreement to launch Soyuz rockets from Kourou, one of the conditions was that Russia could not sign any other such agreements.

There was a move to launch rockets from Christmas Island which got scuppered for a similar reason

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[Steven Pietrobon]

As I recall, when Arianespace signed an agreement to launch Soyuz rockets from Kourou, one of the conditions was that Russia could not sign any other such agreements.

Yes, but when Ariane 6 starts flying, my understanding is that the plan is to phase out Soyuz launching from Kourou.

[fregate]

As I recall, when Arianespace signed an agreement to launch Soyuz rockets from Kourou, one of the conditions was that Russia could not sign any other such agreements.

Yes, but when Ariane 6 starts flying, my understanding is that the plan is to phase out Soyuz launching from Kourou.

You are absolutely right - StarSem exclusive marketing rights for Soyuz launches expired in 2017, Roskosmos decided to use ILS (US-based company Khrunichev subsidiary) instead of Glavkosmos as a marketing company most likely by political reasons.