Australian-made rocket Eris attempts launch from Queensland but crashes shortly after lift-off, marking a historic milestone for the 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.
