Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Australia’s First Domestically Built Rocket Crashes After Launch
Australia's first homemade rocket, named Eris, tried to go into space but had problems and crashed just 14 seconds after it took off.
The rocket's engines worked for 23 seconds.
This was the first time Australia tried to launch something into space in over 50 years.
The company that made the rocket said that even though it crashed, it was a good start and they learned a lot.
The launch site remained intact, and no one was hurt.
Australia's first domestically built rocket, Eris, crashed 14 seconds after launch.
The launch was Australia's first orbital launch attempt in over 50 years.
The test flight occurred from a spaceport near Bowen, Queensland.
The rocket's engines burned for 23 seconds during the flight.
Gilmour Space Technologies developed and launched the rocket.
- Who
- Gilmour Space Technologies.
- What
- The failed test launch of the Eris rocket.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Bowen, Queensland, Australia.
- Why
- To test the rocket.
- Company
- Gilmour Space Technologies
- Rocket Name
- Eris
- Flight Duration
- 14 seconds
- Engine Burn Time
- 23 seconds
- Launch Site
- Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Sources
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