A privately developed Australian rocket is ready for a historic launch

Gilmour Space, a privately owned Australian startup based in Gold Coast, successfully launched its Eris rocket for the first time, marking a historic milestone as the nation's first fully domestically designed orbital launch from a remote northeast spaceport. Despite ground support issues this week, delays are expected to be recoverable soon, though weather or technical hiccups could still delay the flight by hours or days. With $90 million in venture capital and a team of young engineers and experienced professionals, Gilmour Space aims to lay the groundwork for future missions, including its own satellite platform capable of launching on Eris or third-party rockets.