The news is from Australia.
Image source, NASAThe site of the first rocket launch from a commercial spaceport outside the US has been found in a patch of red dirt in Australia.
Early on Monday, the rocket blasted off from the tiny site.
The studies can only be done in the southern hemisphere.
It was the first in 25 years.
The Arnhem Space Centre on the edge of the Northern Territory is home to three rockets.
It will help scientists study the impact of a star's light on nearby planets.
The people who traveled to the remote site were able to see the rocket for a short time before it entered the atmosphere.
"It was in the blink of an eye, but to me, it was in slow motion because the whole area just lit up," the Yirrkala School co-principal said.
The sound was like nothing I've heard before. I shook my head with astonishment.
After a planned 15 minutes, the sounding rocket fell back to earth.
The data gathered in that time will be used to illuminate the secrets of the stars.
Michael Jones, chief executive of the Arnhem Space Centre, told Nine that it was a large X-ray camera looking at various astrological phenomena and trying to capture parts of boulders in the Milky Way.
The launch was conducted with the approval of the region's aboriginal traditional owners, according to the Chief Minister.
Young people can look up at the sky and see what can be done.
When we see the oldest living culture combining with the science of space, it's something we can all be very proud of.
On July 4th, the next launch is expected.
All material and debris will be collected and returned to the us.
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