"A native vegetation ruling has grounded a South Australian rocket launch complex despite having state and federal government planning approval. The Native Vegetation Council denied variations to the heritage agreement at Whalers Way, where Southern Launch hopes to build a space facility. The state government did not clarify whether the minister will challenge the decision." https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-22/south-australian-rocket-launch-whalers-way-proposal-conservation/107177212 #Space #Environment #Conservation