WRESAT
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| Launch mass | 45 kg |
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| Launch date | November 29, 1967 |
| Manufacturers | Defence Science and Technology Group |
| Rocket | Sparta |
| SATCAT no. | 03054 |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2068438 |
About WRESAT
WRESAT was the name of the first Australian satellite. It was named after its designer. WRESAT was launched on 29 November 1967 using a modified American Redstone rocket with two upper stages known as a Sparta from the Woomera Test Range in South Australia. The Sparta, was donated by the United States.