Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:24am on 31 Jul 2025,Thursday Science
On July 30, 2025, Gilmour Space Technologies launched Eris Testflight 1 from the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Queensland—Australia’s first domestically built orbital rocket launch attempt . The 23‑meter rocket achieved 23 seconds of engine burn and 14 seconds of flight before crashing northeast of the pad in a plume of smoke—without injuries or damage to infrastructure . CEO Adam Gilmour hailed the mission as “a strong result,” noting that all four hybrid engines ignited successfully and the launch provided vital data for future rockets . Plans include a second test flight within six to seven months as the company advances Australia's sovereign space capability.
