Gilmour Space's Eris rocket briefly launched from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in coastal Queensland. "The rocket began sliding sideways shortly after rising off the pad, crashing back to Earth just 14 ...

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The first Australian-made rocket to attempt to reach orbit from the country’s soil crashed after 14 seconds of flight on Wednesday. The rocket Eris, launched by Gilmour ...

Australia is known for great beaches, top-tier coffee, and a laidback approach to life that really doesn’t square with all the rules and regulations that exist Down Under. What it isn’t known for is ...

Startup Gilmour Space scrubbed the inaugural launch of the first Australian-made orbital rocket, with the Eris 1 launcher on the pad to fix a technical fault. “An electrical fault inadvertently ...

Australian launch vehicle and satellite manufacturer Gilmour Space Technologies has raised its largest funding round to date ...

On July 30, 2025 at the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North Queensland, Gilmour Space Technologies' Eris rocket crashed just 14 seconds after launch. Back in 1971, Australia seemed like it was on the ...

The debut flight of Eris, the first Australian-designed and built rocket, is set to launch May 15. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

Gilmour Space has raised $217 million in a Series E round, lifting the Australian rocket maker to a $1 billion valuation.