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First Australian-made rocket comes crashing down minutes into launch
The first Australian-made rocket to attempt to reach orbit from the country crashed just seconds into its flight on Wednesday (30 July). Eris, launched by Gilmour Space Technologies, was designed to carry small satellites to orbit. The test flight was carried out from a spaceport near Bowen in the north of Queensland. Footage showed the 23-metre (75ft) rocket appeared to clear the launch tower and hover in the air before crashing No injuries were reported. Gilmour Space Technologies said: "For a maiden test flight, this is a strong result and a major step forward for Australia’s sovereign space capability."
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upi.com
Gilmour Space launches Australian-made rocket - UPI.com
Gilmour Space completed the test of its Eris rocket in Queensland, Australia. It didn't reach orbit, but it was regarded as a success.
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theguardian.com
‘We have a cloud, and that’s the end’: first Australian-made orbital rocket crashes shortly after takeoff
While Gilmour Space’s Eris rocket lasted only 14 seconds in the air above Bowen, nascent Australian space industry says failed orbit attempt is a launchpad for future success
