Drone view published by Gilmour Space Technologies of the first test launch of their Eris rocket from the Bowen Orbital Spaceport. While the launch did not end nominally, getting to the milestone of a first launch is a major achievement. Hopefully the data gained will lead to better success in future launches from Australia by Gilmour. | NASASpaceflight.com

On July 30, 2025, Gilmour Space Technologies launched Australia’s first domestically-built orbital rocket, the Eris, marking a historic moment for the nation’s space ambitions. The rocket successfully cleared the launch tower but lost stability just 14 seconds into flight, veering off course and crashing in a fiery explosion. Despite the brief mission, Gilmour Space hailed the launch as a milestone, emphasizing that the primary goal was to collect data and demonstrate lift-off capability. No inj

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we shine a light on some amazing women at Gilmour Space who are helping build Australia’s sovereign space capability. #DYK, space enables technologies that impact everyday life here on Earth, e.g., 💳 Financial payments powered by precise satellite timing 📍 GPS navigation that gets you where you need to go 🌍 Environmental monitoring to better understand and protect our planet 🌾 Agriculture supported by satellite data and precision farming