Rinehart Floats Queensland as Future SpaceX Launch Site

The suggestion comes just days after a multi-billion dollar capital injection into the Musk-led company.

Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart at the Australian Swimming Trials at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre on June 14, 2024. David Gray/AFP

Australian mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has suggested Queensland could host future SpaceX rocket launches, days after her company announced a $1.4 billion investment in the aerospace firm.

Speaking in Townsville, Rinehart said space industry development could create jobs and attract investment to northern Australia.