2025.07.30 | Gilmour Space takes first step towards Australian sovereign launch capability

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The Space Show

Andrew Rennie for the Space Association of Australia

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2025.07.30 | Gilmour Space takes first step towards Australian sovereign launch capability

The Space Show

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2025.07.30 | Gilmour Space takes first step towards Australian sovereign launch capability

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 30 July 2025:

Eris TestFlight-1: Gilmour Space takes first step towards Australian sovereign launch capability

Bowen, Queensland, Australia - 30 July 2025: Gilmour Space Technologies has completed the maiden test launch of Australia's first locally designed and built orbital rocket — a major milestone toward offering low-cost, responsive launch services for small satellites globally.

The 23-meter, 30-tonne Eris rocket, powered by new hybrid propulsion technology, successfully lifted off from the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North Queensland, achieving approximately 14 seconds of flight.

BONUS: A 2019 interview with Adam Gilmour, CEO and Founder of Gilmour Space Technologies

Adam provides a company profile and describes the aspirations of the company to develop an Australian space launch vehicle. (Interviewer: Peter Aylward)

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