1st made-in-Australia orbital rocket crashes after 14 seconds flight time: ‘Team safe, data in hand, ready for TestFlight 2’
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Australian Eris Rocket Crashes After 14 Seconds of FlightThe test flight near Bowen was Australia’s first orbital launch attempt in more than 50 years.
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- On Wednesday, July 30, the 23-metre Eris lifted off near Bowen in Australia’s first orbital launch attempt in more than 50 years.
- After 23 seconds of engine burn and 14 seconds of flight, the rocket crashed without reaching orbit.
- All four hybrid-propelled engines ignited; the company said the launch infrastructure remained intact and no injuries were reported.
- Gilmour Space Technologies called the test a success despite the crash, cited the data collected and turned its attention to Test Flight 2.
This is an important first step towards the giant leap of a future commercial space industry right here in our region.— Mayor Ry Collins, Whitsunday Regional Council, wrote on Facebook
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