Rocket
Testing

Rocket Testing

300+ Rockets Successfully Tested for our clients

The Helidon Rocket Test Site (HeRTS), is one of Australia’s few commercial facilities for rocket motor testing. HeRTS delivers independent, safe, and reliable qualification of rocket systems, providing our clients with proven infrastructure to validate performance in a controlled environment.

About Our Infrastructure

Horizontal Testing
Multiple Horizontal stands up to 200 kN.

Vertical Testing
Vertical stand up to 1 MN.

Multiple Sites
Safe, secure and private.
Quality Assurance
Design, Manufacture, Test ISO 9001:2015 accreditation.

Why Test with RTI

  • Local Capability – Avoid the cost and delay of sending motors overseas.
  • Risk Reduction – Validate thrust, combustion, and casing performance before launch.
  • Faster Development – Access proven facilities that accelerate design-to-flight timelines.
  • Trusted Partner – Supported by a track record of 300+ safe rocket tests.

The Helidon Rocket Test Site (HeRTS), is one of Australia’s few commercial facilities for rocket motor testing. HeRTS delivers independent, safe, and reliable qualification of rocket systems, providing our clients with proven infrastructure to validate performance in a controlled environment.

About Our Infrastructure

Horizontal Testing
Multiple Horizontal stands up to 200 kN.

Vertical Testing
Vertical stand up to 1 MN.

Multiple Sites
Safe, secure and private.

Quality Assurance
Design, Manufacture, Test ISO 9001:2015 accreditation.

Why Test with RTI

  • Local Capability – Avoid the cost and delay of sending motors overseas.
  • Risk Reduction – Validate thrust, combustion, and casing performance before launch.
  • Faster Development – Access proven facilities that accelerate design-to-flight timelines.
  • Trusted Partner – Supported by a track record of 300+ safe rocket tests.

Proud to Work With

Proud to Work With

Our Qualities

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Operations

RTI operates under ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensuring every process meets international standards for quality, safety, and reliability.

Among the Few Commercial Rocket Test Sites in Australia

RTI provides rare access to infrastructure normally limited to government programs.

Proven Expertise in Space, Defence and Mining Sectors

Our team has delivered successful projects for access to and exploration of space, defence programs and new mining explosives.

Decades of Aerospace and Energetics Experience

With decades of combined aerospace and energetics experience, RTI offers clients deep technical knowledge and a proven record of innovation and safety.

Our Qualities

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Operations

RTI operates under ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensuring every process meets international standards for quality, safety, and reliability.

Among the Few Commercial Rocket Test Sites in Australia

RTI provides rare access to infrastructure normally limited to government programs.

Proven Expertise in Space, Defence and Mining Sectors

Our team has delivered successful projects for access to and exploration of space, defence programs and new mining explosives.

Decades of Aerospace and Energetics Experience

With decades of combined aerospace and energetics experience, RTI offers clients deep technical knowledge and a proven record of innovation and safety.

"Jeremy and the RTI team were instrumental to the success of our testing campaign. Their deep expertise, resourcefulness, and solution-focused approach, while always prioritising safety, made them a pleasure to work with. We look forward to partnering with Rocket Tech again in the future."

Anthony Prior

CEO @ Prohelion

"Jeremy and the RTI team provided critical support to our thruster development projects. They have consistently been highly professional, accommodating and flexible, adapting to our evolving requirements and timelines. It has been great to work with them, they are a reliable and capable partner whom we would confidently engage on future projects."

Michael Douw

CTO & Co-Founder @ Valiant Space

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