Woomera Collection

Launch Of Prospero
The satellite Prospero X-3 is launched from the RaF test range in Woomera, South Australia, by a British Black Arrow carrier rocket, 28th October 1971

A Native Australian with his WOOMERA - throwing stick Date: 1891

A large antenna operated at Deep Space Station 41 in Australia
This 26 meter (85 foot) antenna operated in Woomera (Island Lagoon), Australia at Deep Space Station (DSS) 41, established in August 1960

Avro Lincoln RF403 testbed
Avro Lincoln, RF403, testbed for the Armstrong Siddeley Python turboprop. This aircraft was scrapped in Australia in 1958 following high altitude bombing trials at Woomera. Date: 1958

Blue Streak at Woomera

Black Knight launched from Woomera South Australia
Black Knight launched from Woomera, South Australia

An unarmed English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air ?
An unarmed English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air guided missile collides amidship with the target, a Jindivik, following its launch from Woomera, Australia, 5 December 1957. Date: 1957

Blue Streak flight vehicle F1 lifting off from Woomera
Blue Streak flight vehicle F1 lifting off from the pad at Woomera

Black Arrow three-stage satellite launcher lifts off from Woomera on 4 March 1970. Date: 1970

Black Arrow three-stage satellite launcher at Woomera

Lake Hart, 1923. Creator: Unknown
Lake Hart, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1923]

Wedgetail eagle, South Australia

Black Arrow Rocket, Missile Park, Woomera, Outback, South Australia, Australia

The first of three standard Percival P50 Princes, A90-1, for the Long Range Weapons Establishment at Woomera, Australia. They will be operated by the Royal Australian Air Force

These photographs from the Woomera range in Australia show how an Armstrong Whitworth Seaslug ship-to-air missile destroys its target

Fairey VTO delta-winged research missile under test at Woomera shortly after launch

Black Knight at Woomera

Blue Steel Rocket, Missile Park, Woomera, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Black Knight Rocket, Missile Park, Woomera, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Duncan Sandys(1908-1987) in helicopter
Leaving Kuala Lumpar by helicopter to see operations in the Malayan Jungle: Mr Duncan Sandys, Minister of Supply. En route to his visit to Australia

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"Woomera: A Journey through Time and Space" Launch Of Prospero: Witness the historic moment as Prospero, the first British satellite, takes flight from Woomera, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. Embracing Tradition: Step back to 1891 and meet a Native Australian proudly wielding his WOOMERA - a traditional throwing stick used for hunting and warfare. Deep Space Connection: Discover the immense capabilities of Deep Space Station 41 in Australia, where a large antenna operates tirelessly to communicate with spacecraft exploring our universe. Avro Lincoln RF403 Testbed: Uncover the secrets of aviation innovation as this remarkable aircraft undergoes testing at Woomera, pushing boundaries and paving the way for future advancements. Blue Streak's Legacy: Marvel at the mighty Blue Streak missile standing tall amidst Woomera's vast landscape; an emblem of scientific progress and technological prowess. Black Knight Soars High: Watch in awe as Black Knight takes flight from Woomera South Australia, propelling us further into the realms of space exploration with each successful launch. Thunderbird Takes Aim: Explore an unarmed English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air missile stationed at Woomera; a testament to defense systems designed to protect our skies. The Roar of F1: Feel your heart race as you witness Blue Streak flight vehicle F1 lifting off from Woomera, carrying dreams of reaching new heights within its fiery engines. Triumph with Black Arrow: Celebrate another triumph on Australian soil as Black Arrow three-stage satellite launcher successfully propels satellites into orbit from Woomera's launch pad. Lake Hart's Enigma Revealed: Travel back to 1923 and unravel the mystery surrounding Lake Hart through captivating imagery captured by an unknown creator; nature's beauty intertwined with history itself. Missile Park Wonderment.