Australian-made rocket crashes shortly after Queensland launch

In Short:
– An Australian-made rocket launch in Bowen, Queensland, crashed shortly after lift-off, achieving 13 seconds of flight.
– Local community and experts see this launch as a significant advance for Australia’s commercial space industry.

An Australian-made rocket launch ended in a crash shortly after lift-off from Bowen, Queensland. Gilmour Space Technologies attempted to launch its Eris orbital rocket on Wednesday morning. According to ABC North Qld, the rocket flew for less than a minute before crashing.Co-founder Adam Gilmour expressed satisfaction with the attempt, noting the historical significance of lifting off from Australian soil. Though the rocket achieved 13 seconds of flight time, Gilmour stated that this was a major step forward for Australia’s space capabilities.