Australia is the first country in the world to have a commercial space flight.
The first of three rockets was supposed to be launched at about half past midnight on Monday, but was delayed several times due to bad weather.
The space agency's first launch from a commercial spaceport outside the US will help scientists study how a star's light can influence a planet's habitability
The rocket is carrying an X-ray quantum calorimeter that will allow University of Michigan scientists to measure X-rays with precision and provide new data on the structure and evolution of the universe.
The agency was in Australia for the first time in 27 years.
The last time Nasa launched from Australia was in 1995.
The Yolngu helped build the space centre.
When they return to Earth, they will be involved in future launches and projects.
The space industry can provide opportunities for the Yolngu people, according to the chair of the Gumatj corporation.
He wants young people to see and take up the jobs and business opportunities that come from the growth of the Arnhem Space Centre.
There will be two rockets launched from the space centre.
The probes will be used to measure the structure of stars.
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According to the NT chief minister, the launch will attract global space investors to the territory, which will provide jobs.
She said that the launching of a rocket from Arnhem Land was an incredible milestone for Australia in establishing the Northern Territory as a launch site.
One of the oldest cultures in the world with some of the most advanced technology ever was combined with the Gumatj people in launching the rockets into space.
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