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What is the significance of the Woomera rocket range in South Australia?
- The site of Australia's first nuclear power station
- A rocket testing facility established after World War II, used in the early days of Australia's space research
- A historic sheep station famous in Australian pastoral history
Why this is the correct answer
Woomera was established in South Australia after World War II as a joint Australian-British rocket and weapons testing facility, and it played an early role in Australia's space research and defence programs. It is a remote testing range, not a nuclear power site or a pastoral property.