Documents Return of Varda Space Industries' W-4, W-5 and W-6

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This FOI release concerns documents detailing the planned return of Varda Space Industries' W-4, W-5 and W-6 orbital capsules to the Koonibba test range in South Australia, operated by Southern Launch. The request sought records of the expected or scheduled return dates and any associated restrictions on relevant airspace. The description suggests the material relates to airspace management for the re-entry and landing operations, which would involve coordination with CASA's airspace and aviation safety functions. The release summary does not itemise the individual documents, their authors or dates, nor state the access decision or any exemptions applied, such as s47F or s47G. No specific aircraft registration or CASR Part or MOS instrument is identified in the summary text.