Gilmour Space Technologies: Aussie-made rocket crashes after launch attempt in Bowen, Queensland

An attempt at Australia’s first orbital launch in over 50 years ended in failure when Gilmour Space Technologies’ Eris rocket exploded just 20 seconds after liftoff from Bowen Orbital Spaceport. Despite previous delays and challenges, CEO Adam Gilmour emphasized the importance of the data collected during the flight for future improvements.

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